Dinnerly

Dinnerly holds a single claim no competitor can contest: it is the cheapest mainstream meal kit delivery service in the United States. At $4.99 to $5.99 per serving, it undercuts EveryPlate, its closest budget rival, by a full dollar per serving — a meaningful difference for households ordering multiple recipes per week across multiple months. The weekly menu exceeds 100 options, which is surprisingly broad for a budget service and resolves the menu fatigue concern that plagues narrower budget competitors. The cost efficiency is built on a core product philosophy: five ingredients per recipe, maximum. Every Dinnerly meal is engineered to deliver a satisfying dinner using exactly five ingredients or fewer, simplifying both the supply chain and the cooking experience simultaneously. Recipe cards are digital-only — no printed inserts — which reduces packaging costs and contributes to the below-market pricing. Cooking instructions are delivered via the app or website, a minor adjustment that most subscribers adapt to quickly. Recipe variety spans over 100 weekly menu options, including options for Vegetarian, Low Calorie, and Kid Friendly dietary preferences. The range is functional rather than aspirational: familiar comfort food, simple pastas, protein-and-starch combinations that satisfy without requiring culinary ambition. Cooking times average 30 minutes, with the minimal ingredient count contributing to faster prep even for inexperienced cooks. Dinnerly earns a 4.1 out of 5 rating — a notably solid score given its budget positioning — reflecting that subscribers who choose it based on accurate expectations report genuine satisfaction. It is owned by Marley Spoon SE, the same parent company as Martha & Marley Spoon, which gives it access to operational infrastructure disproportionate to its price point. For households where cost is the non-negotiable first filter, Dinnerly is the starting point, full stop.