What we liked
Pros
- Chef-prepared meals ready in 2 minutes
- Dietitian-designed keto, high-protein, and calorie-smart lines
- Best texture of any prepared service we tested
Keep in mind
- Single-serving format; feeding a family gets expensive fast versus a kit.
Score breakdown
Factor pricing in 2026
Factor starts at $11.49/meal. Free option: intro discounts common. As with most services in this category, the advertised rate typically assumes annual billing — check the renewal price and current promotions before committing.
Who is Factor for?
Factor is our pick for prepared meals — zero cooking. Factor's meals actually taste restaurant-adjacent after a microwave — the clear winner for busy weeks when even a 20-minute recipe is too much.
How Factor compares
Our top-rated meal delivery pick overall is HelloFresh (9.5/10). Also consider Home Chef (8.9/10). See the full meal delivery comparison for all 6 ranked services side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — Factor scores 9.2/10 (Excellent) in our independent testing and ranks #2 of 6 in our meal delivery comparison. It stands out as the pick for prepared meals — zero cooking.
Factor pricing starts at From $11.49/meal. Free option: Intro discounts common. Check current promotions on their site, as introductory rates change frequently.
The strongest alternatives are HelloFresh (9.5/10) and Home Chef (8.9/10). See our full meal delivery comparison for all 6 ranked options.