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Why we like it: When choosing the best vegan meal kit, it came down to Green Chef and Purple Carrot. However, Green Chef took the lead because, in my opinion, it offered the best-tasting vegan meal kits. At $14 per serving, Green Chef offers about four USDA-certified organic vegan meal kits weekly and provides keto, calorie-smart, gluten-free (about 4-5 meals per week) and high-protein (2-7 meals per week) 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: $14 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.   

Why we like it: For this testing, I tried Splendid Spoon’s 5-Day Detox, which included vegan, gluten-free soups, smoothies, dishes and wellness shots. The brand also offers a variety of 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 after testing 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. 

In 2026, Splendid Spoon's detox lineup expanded to include more oat bowls, such as Strawberry Milkshake Oats, Blueberry Almond Power Oats, Carrot Cake Oats, and Cherry Berry Oats, all of which I've tried and can confirm are delicious. Equally delicious are the two new grain bowls: Tofu Teriyaki Veggie Bowl and Purple Grain Bowl.

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, with prices 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.

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 per week 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 is best for those on a flexitarian or gluten-free diet who want to eat healthfully. 

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

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, which could be returned with the bag. Of all the services I tested, this was the only one to offer 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 vegans and gluten-free eaters, or for 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 ready to eat or heat up on the stove.

Why we like it: Like Green Chef, HelloFresh is a straightforward $12 per serving. There are three to five vegan meal kits per week, six to eight vegetarian kits and 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 meal kits per week. 

Why we like it: Purple Carrot is 100% vegan and offers about 17 meal options per week. Priced at $13 to $14 per serving for meal kits and $13 to $18 for ready-to-eat dishes, 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 ideal for vegans seeking a wide variety of meals, including high-protein and gluten-free options. 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 $13 to $14 per serving, these meal kits can add up. I also didn’t love the taste of the meal kits I tested and thought the recipes could be more thought-out, especially in how the vegan proteins were cooked. If that is a concern, I would recommend Green Chef instead.

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 of the packaging is recyclable. Plastic wrapping may require store drop-off, depending on what your recycling facility accepts.

Who is it best for: EveryPlate is best for vegetarians and families on a budget 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.

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Why we like it: Co-founded by Ragoth Bala and Harish Visweswaran, both of whom immigrated to the US from India, The Cumin Club has over 30 vegetarian and vegan meals developed by chefs in India and approved by a panel of taste testers. The selection rotates based on availability and ingredient seasonality. Freeze-dried into pouches, the company's lentils, rice, curries, simmer sauces and desserts contain no preservatives, GMOs, excess sodium or seed oils. 

I tested five different meals, two sides and the masala chai and found everything delicious and easy to prepare in minutes. I especially loved the vegetable korma, sambar idly and cumin rice.

The cost per meal ranges from $5.60 to $9.50, putting The Cumin Club at the lower end of the meal kit price spectrum. Plus, you get free shipping. Sides like coconut chutney and cumin rice are $4 each.

Who is it best for: The Cumin Club is best for anyone who wants authentic Indian vegan and vegetarian food that can typically be made in 5 minutes or less. There are also a number of gluten-free options. Because the meal kits are freeze-dried, they're easy to store in a pantry -- no fridge or freezer required.

Who should not get it: Some of The Cumin Club's meal kits are high in saturated fat, especially if you consume more than one serving, so the service may not be best for those aiming to limit their consumption of saturated fat. I also found certain dishes labeled as two servings to be closer to a single serving, so checking the nutrition facts is important.

It's also worth keeping in mind that "dishes" such as simmer sauces are closer to meal starters than meal kits, as you'll have to add your own protein, veggies and other ingredients.

Splendid Spoon (for prepared meals) and Sunbasket (for meal kits) are the cheapest vegan meal delivery services on this list, starting at $10 per serving.

Typically, vegetarian diets avoid all meat, poultry and fish. Vegan diets also include this in addition to eliminating all foods derived from animals, like dairy and eggs. Some vegans avoid any products that come from animals or other creatures, like honey from bees. You may hear a vegan diet also referred to as a plant-based diet. 

Purple Carrot is the only 100% vegan meal kit service. Some services offer vegan options in addition to other diets. 

Yes, there are vegan meal subscriptions for both premade meals and meal kits. Purple Carrot, Sunbasket, Green Chef and HelloFresh offer vegan meal kits, while Thistle, Splendid Spoon, Daily Harvest and Mosaic Foods offer vegan premade meals for delivery.

A vegan diet can be healthy, but only if you’re getting all the nutrients your body needs. If you eat a balanced vegan diet, according to the Cleveland Clinic, it may help prevent cardiovascular events and type 2 diabetes, lower cholesterol and the risk of cancer and improve digestion. If you’re interested in switching to a vegan diet or changing your current diet in any way, make sure to speak with your doctor first. 

Based on our testing, we’ve found Mosaic Foods to be the best plant-based delivery service for vegans. For vegan meal kits, we’d recommend Green Chef or Purple Carrot. 

HelloFresh does offer vegan meals in addition to vegetarian, pescatarian, calorie-smart, carb-smart and high-protein options.

Blue Apron doesn't offer vegan meals, but it does offer vegetarian options. 

Based on my analysis, Splendid Spoon is better than Daily Harvest for several reasons. However, since these two companies offer different products, it was difficult to compare them.