The Best Monthly Subscription Boxes – 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

1. FabFitFun

Why it’s one of the best:  This diverse, lifestyle box is full of wellness, style, and fitness goodies, with a retail value well over the price of the box–and there’s a big community to interact with. It was the winner of the vote for best subscription box for women this year.

What’s In This Subscription Box

If you want a mix of new products showing up at your door each quarter, FabFitFun may be the best box out there! FabFitFun is consistently among our reader favorites and this lifestyle box arrives at your home packed with premium wellness, style, and fitness goodies. You’ll receive 6-8 quality items in each quarterly shipment, some or all of which are customizable (depending on the length of the subscription). This box pops up each year in our Reader’s Choice Awards in several categories, including makeup, fitness, beauty, and wellness, and (of course) as the best overall subscription box for women.

Subscribers get only the best full-size beauty products, clothing, gadgets, and on-trend home goods from FabFitFun, which makes it a perfect box for pretty much anyone. For that reason, FabFitFun is great for the holidays; pleasing someone with this diverse, thoughtful box four times a year might just make you someone’s favorite person in the year ahead!

And there’s more: FabFitFun has an active and hearty community that you can be a part of. Not only do they have a brisk online forum, but they have clubs that offer subscribers a chance to get more value from their box and more time with others. For instance, they have an entire fitness library so members can know how best to use the fitness products they receive. That’s not all; they also have much more, including a Cooking Club that features recipes, videos and challenges and a Book Club.

Gifting This Subscription

If you give this box as a gift, the person who receives the subscription will be able to customize some items in their box. They will need to know ahead of time to make their selections - selection periods are usually in February, May, August and November. Seasonal Subscribers let them customize four categories in their box, while Annual Subscribers get to select their preferred item from all categories (usually six) of items in the box. The two categories exclusive to annual subscriptions usually include the highest priced single items or bundles. Anyone subscribed to FabFitFun can also purchase Add-ons to their box each quarter for a few extra dollars.

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What Readers Are Saying:

“I am obsessed with FFF. Usually one item pays for the entire box. Anything else is icing on the cake." - MSA Reader

Shipping:

Ships to the US, UK, and Canada.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommend for women? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Subscription Boxes for Women.

2. Bespoke Post

Why it’s one of the best: Bespoke Post lets you pick from lots of themed options to get exactly what you want, whether it be a better way to shave, a stylish take on barware, or something fun you never knew you couldn't live without. It was voted the best men's subscription box this year.

What’s In This Men's Subscription Box

Bespoke Post says they offer “themed boxes for people who give a damn, and they mean it. The products you or a loved one receives each month are curated for people with a keen interest in the world around them. And what’s more, they let subscribers decide each month what to receive. Subscribers choose one themed box each month that has been hand-curated by the team at Bespoke Post. themed box filled with unique hand-curated pieces. With this subscription you’re investing in personal luxury: The box might include lifestyle items, clothing, gadgets, home decor, or just about everything else; current boxes even include one filled with fresh seafood!

Every item is made from high-quality materials, with few of the “trinket"-type pieces you’d get from less expensive men’s subscription boxes. Bespoke Post’s goal is to allow subscribers to try something new, whether it’s a new way of cooking, new hobby or a new approach to skincare.

For this reason, it’s one of the very best for both the men and women in your life; giving someone the gift of BeSpoke Post will give them the chance to try cool, new things every month. If you’re the person aching to try new things, it’s also a great way to gift yourself!

Members can easily skip or swap any box without charge, and new boxes are added regularly.

Gifting This Subscription

This subscription box for men is a perennial reader favorite thanks to its no-nonsense approach to luxury gear. Bespoke Post is an excellent subscription box for anyone interested in endless creativity and style; it’s a fan one of our reader favorites for a reason.

The only downside is the slightly high price tag, but again, this is high-quality stuff — if you’re shopping for cheap, novelty items this may not be the best box for you.

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What Readers Are Saying:

“This box has been a lifesaver when it comes to buying gifts for the favorite men in my life – dad, brother, and son." - Michelle from El Paso

Shipping:

Ships to the lower 48 US states for $4.95, Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada for $10. All one-time orders over $95 qualify for free shipping.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommend for men? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Subscription Boxes for Men.

3. KiwiCo Crates

Why it’s one of the best: Meeting kids where they are intellectually means an activity box that will keep them entertained and engaged. This year, it was voted the best subscription box for kids.

What's In This Kids Hands-On Educational Box

KiwiCo offers several boxes filled with fun activities for every age and interest. The company focuses on learning through exploration; kids build their knowledge of engineering, tech, and art through hands-on experience.

There's a KiwiCo Crate for every age from 0 to 100. Choose:

• Panda Crate (0-24 months) for babies ages to explore and discover.
• Koala Crate (2-4) is ideal for toddlers with play-focused activities.
• The Kiwi Crate (5-8) offers science and art activities.
• Atlas Crate (6-11) addresses geography and culture.
• Doodle Crate (9-16) is for aspiring artists or choose Tinker Crate (9-14) if they’re into engineering.
• Eureka Crate (12-100)
• Maker Crate (14 to 100)
• Yummy Crate (6-14) for cooking and working in a kitchen.

Every box has a guide for handling the activity, and KiwiCo has a large array of online resources if you or the kids need help.

Gifting This Subscription

KiwiCo is great for kids because it gives them activities to do based on their current age; when they grow a little older, you can switch to a new box. If you want to educate the children in your life while offering them something fun to do, KiwiCo crates are the best boxes around.

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What Readers Are Saying:

“We’ve been getting KiwiCrate for 4 years now, first KoalaCrate, then KiwiCrate, and now my older kids get the DoodleCrate. Every single one has been fantastic!" - Meeks

Shipping:

KiwiCo ships to the United States, including Hawaii, Alaska, and Military (APO, FPO, DPO) addresses for free. Monthly subscription crates can also be shipped to numerous international countries for an additional charge.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommend for kids? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Subscription Boxes for Kids.

4. Ipsy

Why it's one of the best: Teenagers can experiment with makeup without breaking the bank. The IPSY Glam Bag was voted the best subscription for teenagers this year.

What’s In This Teens Subscription Box

Say howdy to a long-time favorite of our readers — the original IPSY Glam Bag. This subscription has a low price point but promises impressive value each month, making it excellent for teenagers. Every Glam Bag contains a mix of high-end and drugstore makeup, skincare, and high-quality beauty tools in deluxe sample sizes. Sometimes they sneak in a full-size item too.

Our readers love the versatility and range of items offered at such an affordable price. With IPSY teens can discover new go-to products, try out new brands, and build your collection with each personalized delivery. Plus, every shipment arrives in a cute makeup bag that you can use for anything. The Glam Bag Plus and Glam Bag X offerings offer more products and bigger bags.

Gifting This Subscription

This is a great stocking stuffer for the girls (or boys!) in your life who want to try new makeup without too much commitment. They’ll also be able to choose at least one item each month.

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What Readers Say:

“Good price to build up teens beauty collection." - Katie

Shipping:

Ships to the US and Canada.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for teens? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Subscription Boxes for Teens.

5. Wantable Style Edit

Why it’s one of the best: You or a giftee can enjoy a whole new wardrobe curated for you by a personal stylist. Wantable was voted the best subscription for women's clothing this year.

What’s In This Clothing Subscription Box

If you’ve always wanted a personal stylist, Wantable might be just what you’ve always wanted. Our readers like this personal styling service because they send high-quality clothing and accessories based on your personal style profile, which is compiled after you take a style quiz. There is a $20 styling fee which is applied to any purchase made from your “Edit” and if you keep 5 or more items, you receive a 20% discount as well.

Wantable offers three different styling subscription services for women: Style, Active, and Sleep & Body, as well as a Men’s Fitness Edit. Each styling service allows you to try out different styles at home before committing to their purchase. Subscribers can try 7 clothing and/or accessory items handpicked just for them (by a real person!) at home before buying them.

Your Edit is based on your style quiz answers and while you can't fully customize your Edit, you can request items and the exact item will be included if available, or similar items if not. However, you only pay for items that you wish to keep and can send back anything that doesn't work out for free.

Gifting This Subscription

We all know someone in our lives who could benefit from a wardrobe upgrade; if you’ve got a friend or relative who needs some new threads in their closet, this is the subscription to get. Wantable stylists will curate their pieces based on a short quiz, and they can send the pieces back if they miss the mark.

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What Readers Are Saying: 

“My stylist totally got me! I'm pretty picky about my clothes so I was shocked when everything fit perfectly. I get so many compliments on my jeans!" - Martha

Shipping:

All U.S. Territories, including Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam. We also ship to APO/AFO/DPO addresses.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for women’s clothing? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Women’s Clothing Subscription Boxes.

6. Rocksbox

Why it’s one of the best: Jewelry is something many women want to own, but the sticker shock stops them. This subscription allows you to try as many jewelry pieces as you like, only buying the ones that you really love. It was voted the best  jewelry subscription box this year.

What’s In This Jewelry Subscription Box

Rocksbox is a jewelry rental membership that makes it easy to discover new looks. For $21/month, you'll receive three pieces of designer and exclusive jewelry to wear, rent, or purchase. If you fall in love with a piece from your set, buy it with your monthly credit! When you're ready for new jewelry, return the entire set and we'll send you more. There's no limit on the number of sets you can receive every month, and your $21 monthly membership credit can be put towards the purchase of any piece from your set. Wear what you like, buy what you love, return the rest for more!

What type of jewelry brands are featured in this subscription? Some brands currently available include Kate Spade, Luv AJ, and Kendra Scott.

Gifting This Subscription

If you know someone who’s draining their wallet for every new bauble they see, you’re going to help them feed their jewelry addiction and save money while they’re at it. They’ll love the idea.

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What Readers Are Saying:

“I cannot say enough about the brilliance of renting jewelry. Cost-wise, it makes so much sense because you have an endless rotation of the best brands without having to invest the money to own each piece. You can stay on top of trends without getting bored and you can align your monthly choices with your upcoming events to make sure you always have what you need for jewelry." - Erin Alysse

Shipping:

Free and to U.S. only.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for jewelry? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Subscription Boxes for Jewelry.

7. Stitch Fix

Why it’s one of the best: Men don’t always love shopping for themselves; for this subscription, all they have to do is answer a few questions and let a professional take over. It was voted the best subscription box for men’s clothing this year.

What’s In This Men’s Clothing Subscription Box

No more worrying about what to wear or how to build up your personal wardrobe when you can have curated fashions sent to you each month with Stitch Fix. Our readers appreciate this personal styling service, which sends a personalized collection of outfits delivered right to your door every month. Just fill out the survey about your clothing needs and desires, and a personal stylist (a real person!) will put together a box full of pieces based on your preferences.

You keep only the pieces you want and return the rest, with no hidden costs or requirements. The key to getting the most out of your Stitch Fix subscription is communicating with your stylist and advocating for your personal style. One of our reviewers even noticed that her stylist pays attention to her bookmarks, Pinterest pins and Instagram posts. And our readers agree, once you find a stylist that gets your vibe, you’ll be addicted.

Gifting This Subscription

If a man in your life hasn’t gotten to the mall in years and has been wearing the same clothing for almost a decade, they desperately need this box. Upgrading his style without asking for too much effort? Yes, please!

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What Readers Are Saying: 

“My husband gets a fix a few times a year and has kept everything almost every time. I think the difference is that he’s been particular about what he “needs” and has a fantastic stylist who gets his style. [...] The key is to provide ample feedback and communicate the real deal." - Sarah

Shipping:

Ships to the US.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for men’s clothing? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Subscription Boxes for Men’s Clothing.

8. kidpik

Why it’s one of the best: Any mom who has gone to a clothing store with kids for back-to-school clothes will be thrilled by the idea of staying home and checking out these curated threads instead. Kidpik was voted the best subscription box for kid’s clothing this year.

What’s In This Kid’s Clothing Subscription Box

kidpik is a monthly clothing subscription for younger children, and our readers love their simplified approach to kids' fashion.Answer a few quick questions, and you’ll receive a customized 8-piece collection of trendy clothes. Apparel options include high-quality shoes, garments, and accessories, all of which are curated to create multiple mix-and-match outfits.

You keep what you’d like — and pay less than you’d pay if you went shopping at your local department store. Mail back any unworn items you don’t want within 7 days. Keep all of the clothes in the box, and you’ll get a 30% discount. Styling, shipping, and returns are always free.

You can choose shipping for every 4, 6, or 8 weeks, making this a great choice for parents with kids growing at all speeds.

Overall, kidpik wins high marks for its commitment to providing fashionable clothes at a great price (and with a straightforward ordering process). Our readers note the company’s exceptional customer service and fashion-forward curation. This is one of the best kids' clothes boxes available, and if you’re a busy parent, it’s well worth a try.

Gifting This Subscription

This is a godsend for any busy parent you know. With sizes that fit girls and boys sizes 2T to 16, being able to clothe the kids without having to drag reluctant children to the mall will save everyone time and their sanity.

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What Our Readers Say:

"My daughter LOVES Kidpik! She is excited to see what is in her box as soon as it is delivered." - Meagan

Shipping:

Ships free to the 48 contiguous US states and military addresses

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for kids? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Subscription Boxes for kids.

9. Rent the Runway

Why it’s one of the best: If you like high-end brands but can’t afford to buy a lot of it,, why not rent new pieces all year long and only buy what you really love? Rent the Runway was voted the best subscription box for clothing rentals this year.

What’s In This Clothing Rental Subscription Box

Rent the Runway offers different membership options, a 4 Item Plan (rent up to 4 items/month, $69 for your trial month, $89 per month thereafter), an 8 Item Plan (rent up to 8 items/month, 2 shipments of 4 items/month for $135 per month), and a 16 Item Plan (rent up to 16 items/month, 4 shipments of 4 items/month for $199 per month).

Their selection features high-end, designer dresses including everything from Diane Von Furstenberg cocktail dresses to Badgley Mischka gowns. Rent the Runway also has day-to-day essentials (think jackets, jeans, and blouses) from brands like JCrew, Levi’s, and BB Dakota. You’ll also find a selection of jewelry and accessories to finish your look.

Gifting This Subscription

This is a fantastic option for anyone interested in fashion and anyone interested in saving money. If you’ve got a fashion maven in your social circles, this can be an excellent way to keep them in high-end clothing without having to purchase every high end piece.

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What Readers Say:

"Rent the Runway makes dressing well so easy. I'm obsessed with all the mental space it's freed up for me — I don't have to worry about dry cleaning, shelling out money to try out new trends, or being more adventurous than usual with my wardrobe. It's made getting ready a bit more exciting than usual, especially after a year spent wearing t-shirts and sweatshirts. Plus, as things return to normal, I'm looking forward to trying more bags and accessories." - MC

Shipping: 

Members enjoy free shipping and returns within the U.S., including Hawaii and Alaska. Orders must also be returned from within the U.S.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for Clothing Rentals? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Subscription Boxes for Clothing Rentals.

10. Ipsy Glam Bag Plus

Why it’s one of the best: This is one of the best-loved subscriptions in our list and gives you the option of premium beauty at an affordable price. Ipsy Glam Bag Plus was voted the best subscription box for beauty this year.

What’s In This Beauty Subscription Box

This subscription is an upgrade option from readers’ Best Teen Pick,  the standard Ipsy Glam Bag (which costs $13/month), and our readers really love it for a few reasons. For starters, you can expect makeup from brands such as tarte, Fenty, Murad, and Viseart. Being able to try these brands without paying retail price for each individual product? Our readers say yes, please!

Every box comes packed with a whopping 5 full-size products that are a mix of skincare and makeup. Even better than all those full-size beauty products for just $28 a month? Instead of the usual one, customers can now customize three of the products that they're going to get, so you can stock your box with what you'll know you'll love. For the rest of the items, your profile preferences are consulted, so you'll only be sent the creams, lip balms, cheek stains, palettes, and brushes the team at Ipsy knows you'll enjoy.

Gifting This Subscription

This is for anyone who wants just a bit more from their monthly beauty bags. It’s also great for the people who know just what they like and would like more control over the products they choose, as they get to choose 3 of 5 products.

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What Readers Say:

"Has the most full-size items and most choice for picking in this price range. The algorithm really reads my preferences and feedback." - Jenn

Shipping: 

Ipsy Glam Bag Plus only ships to the United States and its territories.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for beauty? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Subscription Boxes for Beauty.

11. BoxyCharm

Why it’s one of the best: This well-curated box offers high-end beauty every month with some customization too. Boxycharm was voted the best subscription box for makeup this year.

What's In This Makeup Subscription Box

BoxyCharm is a well-curated beauty box that manages to excite its subscribers month after month.

With your BoxyCharm subscription, you'll receive 5 full-sized beauty productions from high-end brands with a total retail value of over $100. If you're obsessed with makeup, BoxyCharm is the beauty subscription box for you. You can expect to receive amazing cosmetics like eyeshadow palettes, beautiful blushes, and a variety of lip colors to try, as well as skin care products, beauty tools, and other great beauty finds in every box.

Gifting This Subscription

If you know someone who is always picking up new makeup to try, this is a great choice. They can get full-size products every month, and depending on their subscription tier, they can choose one product (Base Box) or two (Premium Box).

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What Readers Say:

"Boxycharm is the best bang for your buck. You get tons of coveted high-end products at a serious discount." - Runner WHY

Shipping:

BoxyCharm currently ships to the United States for free, but Hawaii, Alaska, and all the US territories ship for $5 per box. BoxyCharm also ships to Canada as well as its territories, provinces and military locations for $5.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for makeup? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Makeup Subscription Boxes.

12. See New: The Skincare Box

Why it’s one of the best: If you want to do a deep dive into a specific brand or type of skincare, this box delivers. See New: The Skincare Box was voted the top skincare subscription this year.

What’s In This Skincare Subscription Box

See New: The Skincare is a leader in the green beauty world that strives to share naturally-derived, cruelty-free products with its subscribers. See New offers three bi-monthly beauty subscription boxes: The Skincare Box (4-5 items for whole body care), The Essentials (2-3 items for more minimalist care), and the My See New Custom Box. Both of the Skincare and Essential subscription boxes focus on a single brand for each month, such as Tbg, Dirty Lamb, and Aster Raine, and include beauty products like lip scrub, cleansing oil, toner, and serum. The custom box allows you to choose the three products that you will receive in your bi-monthly box, giving you control over the new products you try.

This is the box for anyone who wants to completely immerse themselves in a specific brand with a full routine. It is the sort of box that only sends full-size items and vets each brand and formula before selecting brands to feature. And with three subscription tiers, it is sure to please both the skincare minimalist and the maximalist while still being a bi-monthly subscription!

Gifting This Subscription

If you know someone who’s seriously into skincare, this box is perfect for them. Not only can they try new skincare brands, but the unique curation allows them to really get to know a brand and their specific product line.

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What Our Readers Say:

"I love this box! The quality of the products, the lovingly packed presentation, the incredible value of the products compared to the cost of the box are all a few of the many reasons that this is fantastic. Add to that the wonderful values that the Boulder, CO based couple founders share of vegan and cruelty free skincare and you have a beautiful way to care for yourself that leaves the world better than you find it. I highly recommend this box for anyone who cares about their skin as much as they care for the world around them." -Mega Monarch

Shipping: 

Ships worldwide.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for skincare? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Skincare Subscription Boxes.

13. Athena Club

Why it’s one of the best: Not only can you get a smooth, close shave, but you can pick up other toxic-free essentials at the same time. Athena Club was voted the top subscription for razors this year.

What’s In This Razor Subscription Box

There are hundreds of brands out there, but you need not look further than the Athena Club razor. Designed with how you shave in mind, their signature razor features five spaced-out blades and a moisturizing serum activated by water for a close, smooth shave. You can choose among six colors, and each order features a handle, two five-blade cartridges–and a magnetic hook for simple storage. The best part? You’ll never run out of cartridges because you can get them delivered as often as you need them!

While Athena Club focuses mainly on shavers and shaving tools, including waxes, they they also offer a wide range of products like body lotion, body wash, tampons, liners, multivitamins and probiotics, wipes, deodorant, and more.

Athena Club uses only the most natural and sustainable ingredients, so you can rest easy knowing your self-care essentials are free from harsh chemicals, dyes, and additives.  Athena Club products are chock-full of all-natural ingredients like avocado oil, chamomile extract, aloe leaf juice, manuka honey, vitamin C, vitamin E, and B5.

Gifting This Subscription Box

This subscription is great, not only because it offers high-quality razors and blades, but because they offer products that most people use every day. So this is really an essential-needs box that would make for a good gift for women, but others as well.

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What Readers Say:

"Recently switched to Athena Club and I am loving it! The color options are so pretty and the magnetic holder is super useful in the shower." - Jack

Shipping:

Ships to the US for free.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for razors? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Razor Subscription Boxes.

14. HelloFresh

Why it’s one of the best: This ultra-popular meal kit brand packs a punch in terms of taste, options and value. HelloFresh was voted the subscription box for meal kits this year.

What’s In This Meal Subscription Box

HelloFresh is the most popular meal kit company in the country, and our readers report that there are few services that offer comparable overall value, variety of meals, and accessibility. The kit comes with a recipe and ingredients that you can use to create well-balanced, full meals.

They offers six different types of meals which include:

• Meat & Veggies
• Veggie
• Family Friendly
• Fit & Wholesome
• Quick & Easy
• Pescatarian

This variety allows you to satisfy a number of diets; so if you have a family with members that all eat differently, you can ensure that they’re all fed well. You can order 2-6 recipes per week for 2 or 4 people.

After signing up, you’ll have access to over 25 recipes each week and can filter meals by dietary needs as well as mix and match the meals you want to try. Each recipe requires 20-45 min of preparation and cooking and comes with a recipe card for step-by-step guidance. Some recent favorites for recipes include Apricot, Almond & Chickpea Tagine, and Chicken Sausage Spaghetti Bolognese.

While cannot tailor your plan for specific allergies, you can view each meal's nutritional label online to check for specific allergens. HelloFresh helps by calling out eight major allergens whenever they're in one of their recipes.

Gifting This Subscription

Everyone’s gotta eat, and giving a gift that will allow someone to miss a grocery store trip (not to mention increasing grocery costs) is something that could make you their favorite person. If you gift this subscription, you’ll also give them the freedom to choose the meals they like; you don’t have to worry that you’re making a mistake.

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What Readers Say:

“Some of the recipes have become such staples that we have kept the recipes for times we don't get [a box delivered]” - Yiota

Shipping:

Delivers to all states across the continental US. Shipping rates vary.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for meal kits? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Meal Kit Subscription Boxes.

15. Universal Yums

Why it’s one of the best: This is a great way to sample what the world has to offer without leaving the comfort of your home. Universal Yums was voted the best subscription box for snacks this year.

What’s In This Snack Subscription Box

Is your favorite part about traveling getting to try out new foods from all around the world? While it would be amazing to travel far and wide to test out each country's specialties, most of us just don't have the resources to do so--especially in the last few years. Luckily, Universal Yums brings international snacks and sweets right to you!

Universal Yums delivers snacks and candy from a different country each month without leaving your home. Our readers love that you can try snacks from all over the globe without spending too much money. A new country always means a variety of sweet and savory snacks in your snack subscription box, most being impossible to purchase in stores.

When you join, you’ll be prompted to select from:

• Yum Box - Contains 5-7 snacks
• Yum Yum Box - Contains 10-12 snacks
• Super Yum Box - Contains 18-20 snacks

And that’s not all: you’ll get a 12 or 16-page booklet with games and trivia. You’ll also get bonuses like recipes and other surprises.

Once you've decided on the box that's best for you, you can choose to either pay on a monthly basis or prepay for an entire year and receive a discounted price on each box.

Finally, for those of you who get hooked on a specific snack, you're now able to purchase individual snacks through the Universal Yums Shop. You can filter through certain flavors and product types as well as purchase top items from each country's box.

Finally, for those of you who get hooked on a specific snack, you're now able to purchase individual snacks through the Universal Yums Shop. You can filter through certain flavors and product types as well as purchase top items from each country's box.

Gifting This Subscription

This is a great gift subscription for anyone who loves to travel or enjoys trying new foods. If you're wondering what they can expect, the Germany box included treats such as a Strawberry Rhubarb White Chocolate Bar, Cinnamon Almond Cream Wafer, Cappuccino Milk Caramels, and more. This box is also great for sharing; if you have to buy a gift for a family you know, this could be a smart way to get something for everyone.

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What Readers Say:

"This has been a family favorite. You get treats from all over the world and it is truly a fun experience." - JodyE

Shipping:

Ships worldwide. Free shipping is available for the contiguous United States, as well as military addresses (FPO/APO). Shipping rates for all other locations range from $2 - $23 depending on the box you select and your specific location.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for snacks? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Snacks Subscription Boxes.

16. Winc

Why it’s one of the best: This wine box has a quick signup and an intuitive algorithm that allows you to try unique wines for a low price tag. Winc was voted the best wine subscription box this year.

What’s In This Wine Subscription Box

Winc is one of the best wine subscription boxes according to our readers. Their signup process is simple and straightforward. But that doesn’t mean that you’re getting the same wines as everyone else; Winc offers an exceptional level of curation so you’ll only buy bottles that you actually love.To get started, you’ll fill out a quick survey indicating your preferences for different types of wine. The questions are simple, even for newcomers — do you like salty foods? How do you feel about citrus flavors? How do you like your coffee? That will give Winc’s algorithm and idea of what your wine preferences may be.

When the survey is done, Winc suggests unique, affordable wines designed to please your palate. Each month, you’ll get four full-size bottles. Our readers love that there is enough to sample the bottles with friends or with meals. If you’re not sure about a certain recommendation, you don’t have to take it; you can easily make changes to your shipment.

Winc offers four choices at a price point that is more affordable than some other subscriptions on this list (they start at $59.95/month). If you’re looking for an excellent wine subscription, this is the right place to start.

Gifting This Subscription

Who wouldn’t love a wine gift subscription? Winc makes wine fun, and its selection is carefully curated to match the subscriber’s tastes. Some serious wine lovers might prefer shopping at more expensive clubs, but Winc is ideal for everyone else.

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What Readers Say:

“I've tried many of these subscription boxes and was disappointed in the quality and at times the types of wines in the box. Winc consistently delivers high quality wines that come from the vineyards and are customized for my taste. Excellent selections!" - Debra

Shipping: 

Free shipping for orders with 4+ bottles.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for wines? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Wine Subscription Boxes.

17. Peet's Coffee

Why it’s one of the best: This Berkeley-based coffee seller offers curated blends and decent perks that will make sure you’re never without that morning cup of joe. Peet’s was voted the best subscription box for coffee this year.

What’s In This Coffee Subscription Box

Peet's Coffee is an OG of the coffee world with its origins stemming back to 1966 as a coffee store in Berkeley, California. Since then, the brand's popularity has exploded nationwide and nowadays you'll be able to find several of its blends at most grocery stores and supermarkets. To streamline the process of buying your favorite brews, Peet's Coffee offers a subscription where customers can select one of its curated subscriptions or build their own through its Frequent Brewer Subscription.

Its curated subscriptions include the Small Batch Series, Carbon Neutral Series, Single Origin Series, and Signature Blend Series. On the other hand, if you go with the Frequent Brewer Subscription you can either handpick your favorite blend or take Peet's coffee quiz to find a perfect match. Peet's curated subscriptions are shipped on a monthly basis whereas the Frequent Brewer Subscription allows you to choose your preferred frequency.

If you decide to pick out a blend, you can filter through all available blends by the following features:

• Roast: dark, medium, or light
• Brewing Method: drip, pour-over, press pot, espresso, cold brew, K Cup, or espresso capsule
• Caffeine: regular, decaf, or half-caf
• Flavor: spicy/complex, bright/citrus/sweet, nutty/chocolate, fruity/floral, herbal/earthy, or flavored K-Cup pods
• Region: Americas, Indo-Pacific, or Africa/Arabia
• Featured: signature blend, single-origin, online exclusive, organic, limited release, or reserve

Additionally, subscribing to Peet's Coffee comes with incredible perks such as free shipping, volume discounts, and exclusive subscriber-only deals and promotions.

Gifting This Subscription 

The coffee addict in your life can certainly benefit from a Peet’s gift subscription. No longer will they run out of their favorite morning fuel, and they may be able to save money with all the discounts and perks that come along with a Peet’s subscription.

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What Readers Say:

“The best! Love trying different blends." - Anonymous Voter

Shipping:

Ships worldwide. Standard shipping is free for subscribers in the US, whereas it starts at $18.50 for shipments to Canada and $27 for all other international locations.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for coffee? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Coffee Subscription Boxes.

18. Purple Carrot

Why it’s one of the best: Vegans finally get a subscription box of their own; the options and new choices can make staying a vegan easy. Purple Carrot was voted the best subscription box for vegan meals this year.

What’s In This Meal Subscription Box

Purple Carrot is a plant-based, vegan meal subscription service that allows you to receive either recipe-based meal kits or fully prepared meals. All of its meals are vegan-friendly and you can choose from breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. There's even a Plantry with options for foods like nut butter, soup, and sauce as well.

You can expect to see dairy- and meat-free versions of staple classics (such as loaded avocado toast), along with adventurous offerings inspired by worldly cuisine (like grape leaf mezze bowls). There's definitely something for everyone with Purple Carrot as you can also choose from meals that are designated as low calorie, high protein, quick and easy, and more.

The menu changes regularly, and you’ll find 12 different vegan meal options every week that even non-vegans will love. If you choose to go with meal kits, you can subscribe to 3 or 4 dinners per week with 2 or 4 servings each, whereas if you choose prepared meals instead you can order 6, 8, or 10 dinners per week–but each of those meals will only have one serving.

While you can select meals that are gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free, and soy-free, it's important to note that Purple Carrot's facility is not certified allergen-friendly so those with severe food allergies should proceed with caution.

Gifting This Subscription:

Whether you know someone who is already a vegan or just wants to eat more plant-based options, a Purple Carrot subscription can be a great gift. Not every local grocery store has the choices that Purple Carrot offers, and being able to have a wide variety of foods to eat is much more likely to support someone trying to eat healthier. The giftee will love you for it!

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What Readers Say:

"Tried the high protein plan to get myself used to learning how to meal prep. I really like how thoughtful the meal plan and recipes are. Lots of variety, and delicious flavor combinations. Would order again."-MSA Reader

Shipping:

Delivers free to the contiguous United States.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for vegans? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Vegan Meal Subscription Boxes.

19. Butcher Box

Why it’s one of the best: You don’t have to pick one meat; this subscription allows you to enjoy grassfed meats of all types. Butcher Box was voted the best subscription box for meats this year.

What’s In This Meat Subscription Box

Butcher Box is perhaps the most popular meat subscription of all time. It's an incredible meat delivery service for those who are looking for a variety of different meats and cuts, and it abides by some of the strictest animal welfare standards around.

You can choose to subscribe to one of the following meat subscription boxes and select either a classic box (9-14 lbs for custom or 8-11 lbs for curated) or a big box (18-26 lbs for custom or 16-22 lbs for curated):

• Custom Box - Build your own box by selecting from 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood.
• Mixed Box - Contains 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and pork raised crate-free.
• Beef & Chicken Box - Contains 100% grass-fed beef and free-range organic chicken.
• Beef & Pork Box - Contains 100% grass-fed beef and pork raised crate-free.
• All Beef Box - Contains 100% grass-fed beef.

Butcher Box allows you to set your delivery frequency to every 4,6, or 8 weeks and you can switch up your box for each order.

Gifting This Subscription

For meat lovers, it doesn’t get better than this. If you’ve got a steak and potatoes guy on your holiday list, it’s a no-brainer to gift him this meat-packed box so he can cook, fry and grill to his heart’s content.

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What Readers Say:

“I really do love my butcher box sub. It's hard to find grass fed meats near me so this gives me some hope!" - Meredith”

Shipping: 

All 48 contiguous states. Shipping is always free.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for meat? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Subscription Boxes for meat.

20. BarkBox

Why it’s one of the best: You can pamper your pups with treats–and really cool, fun, themed toys that you might enjoy as much as they do. Barkbox was voted the best dog subscription this year.

What’s In This Dog Subscription Box

BarkBox is a monthly dog subscription that sends two quirky toys (usually plushies), two bags of all-natural treats, and one chew in each box. Boxes are curated for your dog based on their weight and allergies (chicken, turkey, and beef allergies are built into their checkout).

Each box is centered on a theme, and each high-quality item fits in impeccably! At times they have toys based on popular culture figures and events; they’ve had Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer toys, Peanuts toys, Marvel-themed toys and even “4/20” toys.

Gifting This Subscription

You probably know someone who likes to spoil their dog, and this subscription is a terrific gift for them. Not only will the treats make their dogs happy, but being able to have fun toys show up at the house is a bit of a treat for the owner as well.

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What Readers Say:

"Our dogs get so excited when their new box arrives - so fun to watch them! The treats are high quality and the toys are practically indestructible. We love the cute monthly themes, too!" - Cindy B

Shipping: 

BarkBox ships to the United States for free (except Alaska and Hawaii, where subscribers pay $8) and Canada (for $8).

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for dogs? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Subscription Boxes for dogs.

21. CatLadyBox

Why it’s one of the best: If you’re a cat lady (or fella), this box of kitty-themed goodies is the cat’s meow; your cat gets something and so do you. CatLadyBox was voted the best subscription for cats this year.

What’s In This Cat Subscription Box

CatLadyBox happens to be the one subscription box on our list that's intended to be used by cat owners more than actual cats. It delivers an assortment of cat-themed jewelry and clothes to home décor, books, and more, but also includes a few goodies for your feline companion if you select the Crazy CatLadyBox. You'll receive your subscription box on a monthly basis but can pay month to month or prepay with a 3 or 6-month plan.

CatLadyBox's basic box is designed specifically for cat ladies and comes with 3-4 items such as an exclusive umbrella with a design by a cat lady artist, a set of Cat Butt Pillowcases, a pair of sterling silver Shining Star cat earrings, and custom-designed shirts. The deluxe box, Crazy CatLadyBox, contains just as many products as the basic box but also includes two goodies for your cat such as treats or toys.

Gifting This Subscription

What sets CatLadyBox apart from your general cat-themed attire and products is that each item is sourced from independent artists and small businesses, so if you gift someone the CatLadyBox, you need not worry that they can find the products elsewhere. Also, it’s not just cat ladies who can enjoy this box; they offer custom unisex shirts that range in size from XS-5XL so the majority of women and men alike will be able to show off their cat swag comfortably.

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What Readers Say:

“I adore CatLadyBox! Even as I try to trim down my number of subscriptions, this one has remained a keeper.” – Mari

Shipping: 

For regular CatLadyBox subscriptions, shipping is FREE within the contiguous United States, $12.95 a month to our U.S. friends outside of the 48 states, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For CatLadyBox gift subscriptions, shipping is $5.95/box to the United States, $14.95/box to Canada or the United Kingdom.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for cats? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Subscription Boxes for cats.

22. The Farmer's Dog

Why it’s one of the best: If you’re tired of feeding your dogs generic, canned foods, this dog food brand offers delicious, homemade, high-quality meals. Farmer’s Dog was voted the best dog food subscription this year.

What’s In This Dog Food Subscription Box

Start by telling The Farmer's Dog about your pet's specs, and they'll recommend recipes to match your dog's unique calorie needs. The Farmer's Dog promises to send enough human-grade, high-nutrition food on a flexible schedule so that you're never short, nor letting any go to waste. Store your food in the fridge, then just open the package and pour it in your pup's bowl at dinnertime. Dog owners with wellness on the mind love how easy this healthy dog food option is.

Gifting This Subscription

This is a great gift for any dog owner; higher quality ingredients and meals means that you’re giving the gift of good health to their canine and fewer worries to their owner. This is an especially great gift subscription if their dog needs to lose or gain weight.

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What Reviewers Say:

"I definitely loved seeing how much my dogs loved their food, and there's an inordinate amount of care and detail put into the whole The Farmer's Dog process that I appreciate as a dog owner and dog lover."- Jeanne

Shipping: They only ship to the contiguous United States.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for dog food? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Subscription Boxes for dog food.

23. Smalls

Why it’s one of the best: This cat food subscription offers human-grade, healthy meals that match up with your particular animal’s health goals. Smalls was voted the best subscription for cat food this year.

What's In This Cat Food Subscription

Smalls serves up healthy, human-grade food for cats. They offer three types: freshly cooked food, freeze-dried raw food, and dry kibble options. Even better, they can be considered your one-stop pet shop as it also sells cat toys, treats, and litter. When you first sign up for Smalls, you’ll answer a few questions about your cat and then Smalls will ship a trial to your doorstep so your beloved feline can sample each flavor and texture. Once your cat has figured out which meals are his or her favorites, you can then update your full subscription and next box through the Account Portal and customize item quantities, shipping frequencies, and more.

You can choose meal plans to meet your pet’s health goals (for instance, they offer weight loss options). Smalls also offers toys, treats, and litter, so they’re a one-stop-shop for cat owners. We really recommend their “Liquid Gold” (chicken broth) add-on, which helps to make the transition to a new food a little bit easier.

Gifting This Subscription Box

If you know someone with a cat, gifting them this one-stop cat shop subscription can save them a lot of time and money. You’re essentially gifting them everything they need for their cat–so they can spend more time at home with their ball of fur instead of out shopping for it.

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What Readers Say: 

"Our cat loves Smalls so much that he basically sings Opera when it's time to eat and he's lost a little bit of his chonk for his previous food and is overall so spritely and happy and healthy!"-Brittany

Shipping:

Ships to the 48 contiguous states.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for cats? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Cat Food Subscription Boxes.

24. Book of the Month

Why it’s one of the best: It can be overwhelming to find one new book to read. This subscription offers five well-reviewed books every month for you to choose from! Book of the Month was voted the best subscription for book-lovers this year.

What’s In This Book Subscription Box

Each month, Book of the Month announces a curated selection of five books. The selections are new and early-release hardcovers, and members can choose any of the titles — and you can always skip a month, so you won’t get stuck with a book that you don’t want to read.

It’s a simple subscription model, and our readers love it: If you’re a voracious reader or you’d like to add some interesting new titles to your bookshelf, this is an outstanding service with excellent curation.

You get to choose which book you'd like to receive from that month's selections or past picks. You can easily skip months too if you don't wish to receive any new books that month.

Gifting This Subscription Box

If you know people who wish they read more–but never seem to have the time to actually find a book to read, this will be a gift they love. They can choose a book–or not–and it will be delivered right to their home.

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What Our Readers Say:

“Love this subscription. I've always been more into reading than outdoor activities and this is such an excellent subscription. You choose from 5 titles each month and it comes right to your door. Shipping is fast and I'm excited to see what next month's titles are!” - Laura H.

Shipping: 

Ships to the US.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for books cats? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Book Subscription Boxes.

25. Decocrated

Why it’s one of the best: Decorating your home season after season can be challenging; this subscription helps you keep the interior of your home looking good. Decocrated was voted the top subscription for home decor this year.

What’s In This Home Decor Subscription Box

If you want to give your home a seasonal spruce-up, check out the super stylish Decocrated box. Every decor crate includes one or more hand-picked pieces in each of the following categories: vessels, tabletop items, wall hangings, and textile pieces. This seasonal home decor subscription box features timeless, limited-edition products to help you transform your house into a home.

Decocrated members also gain access to the members-only store, where they can shop for additional high-quality decor options. There’s also an online community where members can share decor tips and suggestions.

Gifting This Subscription

Everyone loves to have a good-looking home, but not everyone knows how to make that happen. A Decocrated gift subscription can help everyone freshen up things around the house. Their products can fit into existing decor, or give a space a much-needed boost as seasons change and holidays arrive.

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What Our Readers Say:

"I just love Decocrated! All of the decor is good quality and can combine perfectly with the previous season's box. It's completely beautiful and buildable." - Charmingmissy

Shipping: 

Ships to the United States. Annual Box-Free, Seasonal - $10.00

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommended for home decor? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Home Decor Subscription Boxes.

26. FabFitFun

Why it’s one of the best: The “Fit” part of the FabFitFun box isn’t just talk. Plus, with a diverse array of products and perks, the winner of the best subscription box for women offers fitness and much more. It was also this year’s best subscription for fitness.

What’s In This Fitness Subscription Box

FabFitFun is a lifestyle box overall, but you may be surprised to learn how “fit” this fitness box can be. This box pops up each year in our Reader’s Choice Awards in several categories, including makeup, fitness, beauty, and wellness, and (of course) as the best overall subscription box for women. Every month, you’ll receive 6-8 quality items, some of which include fitness products in each quarterly shipment–and some or all are customizable (depending on the length of the subscription).

Subscribers get only the best full-size beauty products, clothing, gadgets, and on-trend home goods from FabFitFun, which makes it a perfect box for pretty much anyone. For that reason, FabFitFun is great for the holidays; pleasing someone with this diverse, thoughtful box four times a year might just make you someone’s favorite person in the year ahead!

And there’s more: FabFitFun has an active and hearty community that you can be a part of, especially if you are someone who's into fitness. For instance, they have an entire fitness library so members can know how best to use the fitness products they receive.

Gifting This Subscription

If you know someone who's trying to get more fit, a FabFitFun gift subscription can be a good start. They'll get a few fitness items in their box, but they'll also get creature comforts and fun products too. Because they're always getting something new, their fitness routines will stay fresh and exciting, helping them to stay in shape all year long. Seasonal subscribers can typically choose four items in their box (Annual Subscribers can usually choose six or more), so they may be able to select something that targets the kind of fitness they'd like to get into.

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What Our Readers Say: 

"I am obsessed with FFF. Usually one item pays for the entire box. Anything else is icing on the cake." - MSA Reader

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommend for fitness? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Fitness Subscription Boxes.

27. Hum Nutrition

Why it’s one of the best: This supplements brand offers you a personalized, curated plan based on your personal health goals and dietary needs. Hum Nutrition was voted the best subscription box for vitamins and supplements this year.

What’s In This Vitamin Subscription Box

Hum Nutrition offers high-quality supplements designed for your lifestyle. Hum Nutrition stands out to us and our readers for the extent of their personalization. This nutrition-based wellness subscription box offers curated supplement plans based on your personal dietary needs.

To start, you fill out a personal quiz. Then, a nutritionist will compile a plan that’s unique to you, based on your answers, and you’ll receive those vitamins and supplements shipped directly to your door.

You’ll still have the ability to edit your shipment — pick and choose the vitamins that focus on the areas most important to you, and you’re good to go. The pricing is affordable (about $10-60 per 30 day supply, depending on what you purchase), and you’ll get discounts for larger orders.

We love that some of their supplements have catchy names like “Hair Sweet Hair” and “Gut Instinct,” and “Here Comes The Sun”--plus, the packages are bright and have a short description on the bottle.

Gifting This Subscription

Of course, you want your friends and loved ones to be healthy. A HUM Nutrition gift subscription will allow them to get a headstart with vitamins and supplements that are tailored exclusively to them; they can’t get that at the local pharmacy.

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What Our Readers Say:

“Their gummy supplements are delicious!” – Piper

Shipping:

Orders of $50 or more ship free to the U.S. For orders under $50, a $5.95 shipping fee applies within the U.S. and $10.95 for international destinations.

Want to explore the rest of the boxes our readers recommend for vitamins? Here are the 2022 Readers’ Choice Winners for Best Vitamin Subscription Boxes.

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