• About 24 vegan meals available each week
• Around five family vegan meals available weekly
• Straightforward $12 per serving
• Family meals are about $6 per serving
• Can be heated up in minutes
• Delicious and tastes fresh despite being frozen
• Packaging can be separated for recycling

• $12 per serving is not the most affordable option
• Shipping costs $10 for orders with less than 12 items

Why we like it: Most vegan meal delivery services offer a range of prices, which can make budgeting difficult. We like that Mosaic Foods bowls are one price: $12 per serving. Plus, out of all the services we tried, it offers the widest selection of prepared vegan meals that are frozen and can easily be microwaved for a few minutes or heated up in a pan on the stove. Though frozen, these meals still tasted fresh and weren’t too spicy or salty, which some vegan food can be guilty of. 

Mosaic Foods also offers family meals that are four servings, and the price comes out to about $6 per serving. There are five vegan family meals available and seven vegetarian meals.

Who is it best for:Mosaic Foods would be best for vegans who want to save time with prepared frozen meals that simply need to be microwaved or heated on the stove. Additional diets offered by Mosaic Foods include vegetarian, no added sugar, lower carb and lower sugar. Several family meals with four servings are also available each week. 

If you're concerned about eco-friendliness, Mosaic Foods' packaging allows you to easily peel the plastic liner away from your meal’s cardboard tray, making recycling easier. However, the plastic may need to be recycled in-store.

Who should not get it: Though having one price, $12 per serving, is helpful, it’s not affordable for every budget. Also, if you prefer fresh instead of frozen food, this wouldn’t be the service for you. For fresh food, Thistle would be better. If you’re looking for prepared vegan family meals and want more than five options, another service may be better.

• Tastes the best out of all the vegan meal kits tested
• USDA-certified organic
• Offers about four kits weekly for families up to six people
• Recycling information is clear
• Recipes were easy to make

• More expensive at $12 per serving
• Only offers about four vegan meal kits per week
• Shipping is $11 after the first order

Why we like it: When choosing the best vegan meal kit, it was between Green Chef and Purple Carrot. However, Green Chef took the lead because, in my opinion, it offered the best-tasting vegan meal kits. At $12 per serving, Green Chef provides about four USDA-certified organic vegan meal kits weekly and offers keto, calorie-smart, gluten-free (about 4-5 meals per week) and high-protein (2-7 weekly) kits. For vegan families, there are about four kits per week for up to six people. 

Who is it best for: I would recommend Green Chef to vegans who want organic food and are looking for four meal kits or fewer per week. These kits would also be good for families of up to six people. Those looking for gluten-free or high-protein kits can also find several options. In terms of eco-friendliness, I appreciated that the meal kits came in paper bags and that additional packaging was labeled with recycling information and a link to nearby drop-off locations. 

Who should not get it:$12 per serving isn’t cheap, so Green Chef may not be within some people's budgets. It also doesn’t offer the most variety of vegan meal kits per week, but its recipes tasted the best. For more variety, try Purple Carrot, which has about 17 vegan meal kits per week.   

• Vegan and gluten-free
• Around 30 vegan options per week
• Meals are easy to microwave in minutes

• More expensive at $10-13 per serving
• Offers more smoothie and soup options than heartier meals
• Free shipping applies only when you buy 10+ units, is otherwise $12.99+

Why we like it:For this testing, I tried Splendid Spoon’s 5-Day Detox, which included a variety of vegan, gluten-free soups, smoothies, dishes and wellness shots. The brand also offers different noodle dishes and bowls. While I did not follow the detox plan, I did try all of the included recipes and would say that Splendid Spoon offers tasty, healthy soups and smoothies for vegans. Senior Home and Kitchen Editor David Watsky thought the same when he tested the service over the past few years. 

At $10 to $13 per serving, Splendid Spoon offers about 30 vegan options per week, in addition to lower-calorie, lower-fat and lower-sugar meals. The smoothies are preblended, while the soups and dishes simply need to be popped in the microwave. For the soups, you do have to run the cups under warm water for about 30 seconds to defrost. Often, it took me longer than that, or I’d simply leave them out on the counter to defrost. 

Who is it best for:Splendid Spoon is best for vegans who want a wide variety of soups and smoothies with some noodle dishes or bowls thrown in. If you’re interested in a vegan detox plan this could be good for you but make sure to consult your doctor first. 

Who should not get it: Splendid Spoon isn’t the most affordable at up to $13 per serving. The brand also doesn’t offer as many noodle dishes or bowls as it does smoothies and soups, which may be a deal-breaker if you prefer heartier meals and aren’t a fan of soup or smoothies. The service also doesn’t offer options for families. 

Similar to Mosaic Foods, plastic packaging could be separated from the cardboard trays, making it easier to recycle the cardboard. Depending on what your local recycling facility processes, the plastic may require store drop-off.

• 8-12 gluten-free meals per week
• Mostly organic
• Families can get about 2 meals per week up to 4 servings

• Only 1-2 vegan options per week
• Can get expensive at up to $18 per serving
• Shipping is an extra $10 per box after the first order

Why we like it: As I’m not a flexitarian, I relied on our senior home and kitchen editor’s testing for this one. After testing the service as a meat-eater, he concluded, “If you want vegan meal kits with the occasional meat or fish recipe thrown in, Sunbasket is the best option. The service isn't cheap, but Sunbasket's ingredients are mostly organic, and the weekly menu sports some of the most interesting and inventive recipes of any meal kit service I've tested.”

For vegan meal kits specifically, Sunbasket offers one or two meals weekly at $10 to $18 per serving. For families, about two meals are offered for up to four servings. You can also find eight to 12 gluten-free options each week. 

Who is it best for: Sunbasket would be best for those on a flexitarian or gluten-free diet who are looking to eat healthfully. 

Who should not get it: I wouldn’t recommend Sunbasket to vegans looking for more than one or two meals per week. The meal kits can also get expensive at up to $18 per serving. 

• Fresh, pre-made meals
• All gluten-free, dairy-free offerings
• Some meat options for lunch or dinner
• Snacks and desserts offered
• Ice pack and delivery bag are reusable for future orders
• Delivery as low as $5, but it depends on location

• More expensive at $13-17 per serving
• Only delivers to certain areas on the East Coast, West Coast and Chicago metropolitan area

Why we like it: If you’re looking for fresh vegan meals, you can’t go wrong with Thistle. While it can be more pricey at $13 to $17 per serving, the service offers about 18 vegan meals per week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. Thistle also has some meat-based lunches and dinners. All of its offerings are gluten- and dairy-free. It delivers once or twice per week, depending on your plan.

I also loved that the meals were delivered in a reusable bag with an ice pack that could be returned along with the bag. Out of all the services I tested, this was the only one that offered an ice pack that could be reused for future deliveries. The meals came in recyclable plastic containers.

Who is it best for: Thistle is best for vegan, gluten-free eaters or those who want the occasional meat-based protein for lunch or dinner. This would also be the best service for those who prefer fresh, premade meals over frozen. I would also recommend Thistle to those concerned about eco-friendliness and reusability.

Who should not get it: Thistle is more of a splurge at $13 to $17 per serving, but you get fresh meals that arrive prepared and ready to eat or be heated up on the stove.

• 3-5 vegan meal kits per week for up to six people
• 6-8 vegetarian kits per week
• Easy to prepare

• $12 per serving can get pricey
• Shipping is $11 after the first order

Why we like it:Like Green Chef, HelloFresh is a straightforward $12 per serving. There are three to five vegan meal kits per week and six to eight vegetarian kits, along with calorie-smart, carb-smart and higher-protein options. For vegan families, HelloFresh offers the most variety out of any service we tested: three to five meals per week for up to six people. Recipes were easy to understand, and all the vegan options were tasty, although they may not be as filling for some. 

Who is it best for:HelloFresh is best for families of up to six people looking for vegan meal delivery. This service would also be food for vegetarians or those watching their calories or carbs. 

Who should not get it:HelloFresh may not be in the budget for some, as it costs $12 per serving. For those looking for more than five vegan meal kits per week, Purple Carrot may be a better option, with about 17 vegan kits weekly. 

• Food is 100% vegan
• Unique, interesting recipes
• Fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Great for learning plant-based cooking basics

• On the expensive side
• Few modifications allowed
• Limited recipe options per week

Why we like it:Purple Carrot is 100% vegan and offers about 17 meal options per week. Priced at $11 to $13 per serving, there are also about six gluten-free meals and 14 high-protein meals weekly. While this wasn’t my favorite service in terms of how it tasted -- the vegan proteins left a lot to be desired -- I appreciate the wide variety of meals it has and think it would be a great service for anyone who has a gluten-free or high-protein diet. Purple Carrot also has a grocery section for fun add-ons like vegan snacks, cheeses, meats, breakfasts and more.

I appreciated that the service provided recycling information and that many of the containers included were easy to reuse for smaller ingredient amounts. 

Who is it best for: Purple Carrot is best for vegans looking for a wide variety of meals, which can be high-protein or gluten-free. Families can also get up to four servings. For those who want additional vegan groceries along with their meal kits, Purple Carrot’s grocery section is a great option. 

Who should not get it:At $11 to $13 per serving, these meal kits can add up. I also didn’t love the taste of the meal kits I tested and thought that the recipes could be more thought-out, especially in terms of how the vegan proteins were cooked, so if that is a concern, I would recommend Green Chef instead.

• $6 per serving
• About six vegetarian meals per week
• Good for families up to four servings

• No gluten-free or vegan options
• Shipping is $11 after the first order

Why we like it:EveryPlate is the most affordable service we tested, at just $6 per serving. It's tasty and easy to make in about 30 minutes. For vegetarians, there are about six meal kits per week, and families can get up to four servings. There are also calorie-, protein- and carb-smart options, but no vegan options or others catering to specific diets.

Aside from the ice packs and plastic wrapping, most packaging is recyclable. Plastic wrapping may require store drop-off, depending on what your recycling facility accepts.

Who is it best for:EveryPlate would be best for vegetarians and families on a budget who are looking for easy-to-prepare meal kits. Those watching their calories or carbs can also benefit. 

Who should not get it: This would not be the right service for vegans, gluten-free eaters or vegetarians looking for more than six meals per week.

• All dairy- and gluten-free options
• $5-10 per serving
• Offers high-protein smoothies
• Supports Mediterranean, paleo, diabetes-friendly, GLP-1 and Whole30 diets

• Savory meals only include pasta and harvest bowls
• Shipping is an extra $10

Why we like it:Everything at Daily Harvest is dairy- and gluten-free, including its premade smoothies, breakfast bowls, bites and savory meals. During my testing, I was able to try several smoothies, two breakfast bowls and bites (essentially a frozen sweet snack or dessert), but did not get a chance to try the savory meals. One was included in my order, but the bag was ripped and spilled in the package. However, for the five meals that offer two servings, they clock in at about $5 per serving, making them the cheapest on this list. Otherwise, you can expect to pay up to $10 per serving for the company’s other offerings. 

In addition to vegan, Daily Harvest also caters to diabetes-friendly, GLP-1, plant-based, Whole30, Mediterranean and paleo dietary restrictions. Currently, there are 15 plant-based pastas and harvest bowls, 24 smoothies, seven breakfast bowls and four bites available. There is also a specific section for protein, in which there are 17 smoothies and breakfast bowls, but three smoothies specifically dedicated to higher plant-based protein at 20 grams per serving. 

Who is it best for: I recommend Daily Harvest to people who are vegan and gluten-free, looking for smoothies they simply have to add liquid to and blend or premade savory meals. This brand is also a great option for those looking for premade smoothies with extra protein. Or, you can purchase its 15-servingorganic pea protein powder separately for $45 and add one scoop of it to your other nonprotein smoothies for an additional 24 grams of protein. 

At $5 to $10, Daily Harvest is the most affordable prepared vegan meal delivery service on this list, so it would be great for anyone on a budget. 

Who should not get it:I wouldn’t recommend Daily Harvest for those who want more than smoothies, breakfast bowls, harvest bowls or pasta. If you have a higher budget and still want prepared vegan meals, you may want to consider Mosaic Foods. Splendid Spoon could also be good for vegan soups or smoothies.