Factor Meals Reddit Review in 2025

My experience with Factor after eight weeks has led me to decide to cancel, and I wanted to share it in case it was helpful to others. To provide some context, I live alone, enjoy cooking but dislike cleaning up, and have a tight food budget. Here’s my review:

Delivery

Factor meals arrive in an insulated box with two ice packs containing frozen gel, keeping the meals cold for over eight hours. The company does well in terms of delivery. During my eight-week subscription, I never experienced late deliveries or issues with shipments. However, disposing of the gel packs and packaging can be inconvenient. 

The gels are heavy, and pouring them down the drain can damage plumbing. Since they aren’t recyclable, the only option is to discard them in the trash, which isn’t environmentally friendly. Despite this, the delivery service is reliable. 

However, it’s important to note that each delivery comes with a $10 fee, which I’ll discuss later.

Meals

The meals taste generally good. One of the standout features of Factor is that the meals are never frozen, leading to better flavors than most frozen alternatives. So, if you’re a new subscriber, avoid the mistake I made—don’t put your first box in the freezer! 

Customizing your meal selection is important because the default choices might include two or three servings of the same dish, which can be frustrating if you’re not a fan of certain meals. 

If you can’t finish everything before the expiration date, most meals freeze and reheat well—just avoid freezing seafood-based options.

Portion Sizes

This is where things can get tricky. The portion sizes are inconsistent, and some meals don’t feel very filling. While some dishes contain up to 640 calories, they can still leave you hungry because a significant portion of those calories comes from creamy sauces or cheese. 

Compared to a meal of five shrimp and broccoli, which contains 600 calories, a meal with only five shrimp and some broccoli can still feel insufficient. Because of this, I often needed to supplement my meals with extra food to feel full, making it harder to manage both my calorie intake and food budget.

Pricing

When signing up for Factor, you’ll likely receive a significant discount. If not, promo codes are readily available online—many offer a free first box, so never pay full price initially! I started with a 50% discount on my first week and 25% off the next two weeks. 

My budget allowed me to afford meals at an average of $8 each with those savings. Even at 25% off, the cost per meal was about $11, which still felt reasonable.

The real issue began once the discounts expired. Without any promotional pricing, each meal costs $14.50 when ordering 10 meals per week. If you order fewer meals, the cost increases—for instance, seven meals a week raises the price to over $16 per meal. Additionally, the $10 delivery fee still applies. 

This means spending roughly $155 per week for 10 meals, and if you live alone, you must consume all of them to avoid waste, which can get repetitive. Ordering fewer meals isn’t much better, as the per-meal cost becomes even higher. Ultimately, the pricing structure was the main reason I chose to cancel after eight weeks.

Add-ons

Factor provides optional add-ons such as breakfast items, fruit smoothies, and supplements for an additional cost. I tested the breakfast selections, but they were underwhelming. The pancake breakfast included three pancakes, two sausage patties, and syrup. 

We were disappointed by the soggy pancakes, the unappetizing sausage, and the syrup, which seemed like an unnecessary calorie boost. 

I also tried a quinoa breakfast bowl, which wasn’t to my liking. At $10 per item or $34 for four, these add-ons are expensive and, in my opinion, not worth it. I’d recommend skipping them entirely.

Final Thoughts

Factor provides a convenient meal service with reliable delivery and tasty meals, especially when taking advantage of promotional discounts. However, the inconsistent portion sizes, high regular pricing, and added delivery fees make it difficult to justify as a long-term option for those on a tight budget. While it may be a good short-term solution, the cost becomes unsustainable once the discounts expire.