Dinnerly Vs EveryPlate Vs HelloFresh (+9 Features Of Each)

The following detailed article will be discussing the main features which are present in Dinnerly, EveryPlate and HelloFresh. All of these three platforms are meal kit delivery services which bring fresh ingredients along with recipe cards to users. While Dinnerly and EveryPlate are limited to the US and a few other countries, HelloFresh operates in many areas.

In the end, we will give you our opinions on which of these three may be the better choice based on first-hand experiences.

Dinnerly vs EveryPlate vs HelloFresh

In this table you will be able to see the advantageous features as well as the limitations which are present in Dinnerly, EveryPlate and HelloFresh. We have also mentioned the delivery areas of these three meal kit delivery services, as well as the price ranges of the recipes in these platforms.

Feature	Dinnerly	EveryPlate	HelloFresh
Delivery areas	98% of the United States aside from Alaska & Hawaii,Australia	98% of the United States from Alaska & Hawaii,Australia	98% of the United States aside from Alaska & Hawaii,UK,France,Germany,Netherlands,Belgium,Luxembourg,Austria,Switzerland,Australia,Canada,New Zealand,Denmark,Sweden
Price range	$35 to $67 per week for two	$44.33 per week for two	$120 to $460 per month
Price per plate	$4.99 per plate	$4.99 – $5.99 per plate	$7.49 per plate
Difficulty levels	Easy	Easy,Intermediate	Easy,Intermediate,Expert
Avg. cooking time	30 minutes or lesser	25-45 minutes per meal	20 – 50 mins per meal
Avg. calorie count	800-900 calories per serving	750 calories per serving	500-800 calories per serving
Supporting material	Only digital recipe cards	Recipe cards	Recipe cards,Nutritional facts,Meal description
Recipes supported	Vegetarian,Dairy-free,Low carb,Gluten-free,Healthy,One-pot,Kid-friendly	Vegetarian,Seafood,Meat,Kid-approved,Family-friendly,No fuss meals	Calorie-smart,Carb-smart,Vegetarian,Pescatarian,Beef,Chicken,Beans and Legumes,Grain
No. of choices	28 per week	18 per week	30 per week
Introductory deal	60% off on first box,20% off on next two	40% off on first meal kit,20% off on second and third	60% off on first box
Avg. shelf life	3-5 days for meat,4 days for veggies	Within 1 week of delivery	3-5 days for meat,1-2 days for seafood

Types of Plans: Dinnerly vs EveryPlate vs HelloFresh

Dinnerly	EveryPlate	HelloFresh
Two-Person box $6.39 per portion + $9.99 shipping,2 or 3 or 5 or 6 meals per week	Two-Person plan $29.94 to $49.90 for two servings + $8.99 shipping,3 or 4 or 5 meals per week	Meat & Veggies Meal kits containing meat and veggies
Family box $5.69 per portion + $9.99 shipping,3 or 4 or 5 or 6 meals per week	Family box $59.88 to $99.80 for four servings + $8.99 shipping,3 or 4 or 5 meals per week	Vegetarian Plant-based meals,Not always vegan
		Family Friendly Kid-approved meals
		Calorie-Smart meals 650 calories or less in each serving
		Quick and Easy Meals which can be cooked within 30 minutes
		Pescatarian Meals containing seafood proteins

In Dinnerly, the meal plans include the two-person box and the family-box. The user can choose among these boxes based on the number of members in their household. EveryPlate also offers a similar plan for its users. The customer is also free to add more meal kits to their weekly cart if they wish to do so.

In HelloFresh, the meal plans cover a variety of starring ingredients. And therefore, the user can choose from meal plans which contain both meat and veggies and even only-veggie recipes. HelloFresh also has pescatarian meal plans which offer the best in seafood. In this meal kit delivery service, the user can even find fully-prepared meals.

Winner: HelloFresh wins the Types of Plans segment.

Types of Ingredients: Dinnerly vs EveryPlate vs HelloFresh

Ingredient type	Dinnerly	EveryPlate	HelloFresh
Produce	Farm-fresh produce	Farm-fresh produce	Farm-fresh produce
Meat, eggs, fish	NAE chicken,Antibiotic free meat	Varies from supplier to supplier	Hormone-free,Antibiotic-free
Other ingredients	Seasonings,Sauces	Seasonings,Sauces,Cooking essentials are mentioned on the cards	Seasonings, Spice blends

All of these meal kit delivery services take the sourcing of their ingredients very seriously. In Dinnerly, EveryPlate and HelloFresh, the produce and the fruits come from local farms and vendors who tie up with these platforms. The emphasis is more on seasonal goods in order to bring more taste and health to the users.

The meat and the poultry used in the meal kits from these platforms come from antibiotic-free and hormone-free animals and birds. The meal kits come with seasonings and spice blends which can be used in the cooking process. Therefore, customers of Dinnerly, EveryPlate and HelloFresh can be assured of safety and quality in their food.

Winner: Dinnerly, EveryPlate and HelloFresh win the Types of Ingredients segment.

Add-Ons: Dinnerly vs EveryPlate vs HelloFresh

Dinnerly	EveryPlate	HelloFresh
Dessert,Breakfast	Protein packs	Garlic bread,Yogurt dip,Garden salad,Cheesecake Mousse Parfait

When it comes to add-ons, Dinnerly mainly offers two types. Along with the meal kits which they will receive in the week, the user can choose from various dessert options and ready-to-eat breakfast items. EveryPlate has an even lesser add-on menu. The only type of add-on which is available in EveryPlate includes protein packs in the form of chicken or beef.

In HelloFresh, the add-on menu is pretty extensive, considering the fact that this meal kit delivery service also offers a HelloFresh market. From here, the user can choose from grocery essentials and even dessert and snack options. There are also numerous sides and salads in HelloFresh.

Winner: HelloFresh wins the Add-ons segment.

Packaging of Meal kit: Dinnerly vs EveryPlate vs HelloFresh

Dinnerly	EveryPlate	HelloFresh
Meal box,Separator,Ice packs,Box liner,Bottles,Containers,Bags	Meal box,Separator,Ice packs,Box liner,Bottles,Containers,Bags	Cardboard box,Kit bag,Separator,Insulator,Ice packs
Fully recyclable	Fully recyclable with instructions for the gel packs and the box liners	Fully recyclable

Another thing which is very similar among all these three meal kit delivery services is that the packaging is easily and fully recyclable. Dinnerly, EveryPlate and HelloFresh meal kits come in cardboard boxes which can be easily recycled curbside or even at any recycling center. The boxes are mostly insulated using denim cotton or paper.

The ingredients in the meal kits come with ice packs which contain a non-toxic gel. This gel can be simply disposed of in the trash or even mixed with the soil to help plants retain water and grow better. The plastic used to make the bags, boxes and trays in these meal kit delivery services is completely BPA-free.

Winner: Dinnerly, EveryPlate and HelloFresh win the Packaging of Meal kit segment.

Customer Support: Dinnerly vs EveryPlate vs HelloFresh

Feature	Dinnerly	EveryPlate	HelloFresh
Chat support	–	+	+
Email support	+	_	–
Phone support	+	+	+
Availability	All days of the week	All days of the week (chat)	All days of the week

In Dinnerly, the customer support can be reached through email support and even phone support. This is present on all days of the week and can be reached at any time. When it comes to the customer support in EveryPlate can be reached through live chat and phone support. The customer support is present through live chat on all days of the week.

HelloFresh’s customer support can be reached through live chat and phone support. The live chat feature is the best way to reach out since it is easily responsive. The customer support of HelloFresh is present on all days of the week. All these three meal kit delivery services are pretty active on various social media platforms as well.

Winner: HelloFresh wins the Customer Support segment.

Sample Meals: Dinnerly vs EveryPlate vs HelloFresh

Sample	Dinnerly	EveryPlate	HelloFresh
Sample 1	Name: Keto-Friendly Smoky Paprika SteakPreparation time: 20-30 minsSpice level: MediumDifficulty: Easy	Name: Crispy Buffalo Ranch ChickenPreparation time: 35 minsSpice level: MediumDifficulty: Easy	Name: Hearty Steak and PotatoesPreparation time: 40 minsSpice level: MildDifficulty: Easy
Sample 2	Name: One-Pot Tomato Ravioli with Basil PestoPreparation time: 20-30 minsSpice level: MildDifficulty: Easy	Name: Smothered & Stuffed MeatloavesPreparation time: 35 minsSpice level: MildDifficulty: Easy	Name: Winner Winner Chicken Orzo DinnerPreparation time: 30 minsSpice level: MildDifficulty: Easy
Sample 3	Name: Crispy Ranch Fish SticksPreparation time: 40-50 minsSpice level: MildDifficulty: Easy	Name: Saucy Chicken & Pepper Stir-FryPreparation time: 35 minsSpice level: MediumDifficulty: Easy	Name: Ginger Beef Stir-FryPreparation time: 30 minsSpice level: MediumDifficulty: Easy

In Dinnerly, the recipes are inspired from a variety of cuisines, but mostly cover comfort foods since this meal kit delivery service focuses on affordability more than anything else. The recipes in Dinnerly can be easily prepared in less than 30 minutes, and this applies to EveryPlate recipes as well.

EveryPlate is also an affordable meal kit delivery service, but certainly does not skimp on the quality and taste of the recipes. In HelloFresh, the recipes come in various flavors combining the right ingredients and nutrients. While most of the recipes in HelloFresh are easy to prepare, there are also challenging recipes for those who are eager to try out their cooking skills.

Winner: EveryPlate wins the Sample Meals segment.

App rating: Dinnerly vs EveryPlate vs HelloFresh

Platform	Dinnerly	EveryPlate	HelloFresh
Google Play Store	4.6	4.7	3.4
Apple App Store	4.7	4.7	4.4
TWP Rating	4/5	4.5/5	3.5/5

Final Verdict: EveryPlate wins this battle with high affordability and simple, yet tasty recipes.

Dinnerly was definitely one of the first meal kit delivery services which focused more on affordability than anything else. Dinnerly achieves this by limiting the meal options per week and by limiting the add-on options. EveryPlate is even more affordable because, not only are the recipes very simple, but the packaging is much less expensive compared to other similar platforms.

EveryPlate also has an amazing menu which is often rotated to bring more variety. The recipes are also very simple to prepare. In HelloFresh, the meal kits include the best of ingredients and come with very simple recipes which everyone can follow. The customer satisfaction of HelloFresh is also pretty high.

Comparing these three meal kit delivery services with each other, we can see that EveryPlate takes the crown. EveryPlate not only serves as a very affordable option when it comes to meal kits, but also brings lots of variety to the user. EveryPlate also has great customer support which is quite responsive and therefore this platform is the winner here.

Methodology

To bring you the best reviews of each and every meal delivery service, we spoke to testers and real life users, reviewed the information provided by each service on their respective websites, carried out primary research on social media platforms and checked out the user reviews of these platforms on various social media sites. We have also used the reviews presented by current users of these services on their respective Google and Apple apps.

We are currently conducting our own internal review and we will update this page with videos and pictures of our experiences. If they differ extensively from what our external reviewers said then we will update this post so you get both points of views and can decide which service provider is more suited to your needs based on the information above.

The main types of criteria which we have used in order to assess and evaluate these meal delivery services is the simplicity of the recipes, the variety of meals in the service, the inclusiveness of diets and cuisines and even the supporting material.

In addition to these, we have also taken into regard the sustainability and recyclability of the packaging of these services. Lastly, we have also considered the delivery services and customer services of these platforms.

Frequently asked questions: “Dinnerly vs EveryPlate vs HelloFresh”

Can you lose weight on Dinnerly?

No, you cannot lose weight on Dinnerly. This meal kit delivery service focuses more on everyday eating and is therefore not specifically focused on weight loss.