Best Snack Subscription Boxes for 2023

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We know: Buying in bulk can definitely be hit or miss, especially if you're trying something new. But you'll never have to commit to boring bites again, whether you want something to snack on at home or the office or are giving the kids a treat. We’ve scoured the internet to find the best snack subscription boxes for every dietary need and budget. Whether your snack craving leads you to a Dutch Stroopwafel or a salty meat stick, these companies are ready to help you beat that 3 p.m. slump of hunger. Read on for our top picks.

Best Snack Subscription Boxes

Best Overall: Urth Box
Best for Healthy Snacks: Fit Snack
Best for International Snacks: Universal Yums
Best for Vegans: SnackSack

Best Overall: Urth Box

Urth Box

Price: $24.99-$54.99
Customizable: No
Type of Diets: Vegan, gluten-free, keto, classic

Why We Chose It: Urth Box meets most of our snack-related criteria, but what really sets it apart is the number of full-sized products included for the price.

What We Like
Includes four different box options
Free shipping
Full-sizes products

What We Don’t Like
Free shipping only in the U.S.
Unable to mix and match boxes (no vegan and gluten-free combos)

Urth Box is the overall winner for our best snack subscription box because each one shipped contains full-sized goodies and there are a variety of diets to choose from when selecting your plan. Plans are sized from mini, which includes seven snacks, up to large (28-30 snacks). The large box is the most expensive package at $54.99, but it's still about the average price of other subscription boxes we reviewed. The website features images of past boxes along with reviews from customers who laud the emphasis on the organic and all-natural products they received.

Shipping to the continental U.S. is free. And while they do ship to Canada, customers north of the border will incur additional shipping fees. You can purchase boxes for yourself or order a gift subscription box, available in one-, three-, six-, or 12-month increments. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time.
Best for Healthy Snacks: Fit Snack

Fit Snack

Price: $29.90
Customizable: No
Types of Diets: Gluten-free, keto, organic, vegan

Why We Chose It: In addition to featuring products that suit keto, vegan, and gluten-free diets, each Fit Snack Box contains nutritional tips and fitness inspiration.

What We Like
Each snack is selected by a nutritionist
Each box comes with additional fitness and nutrition tools
Donates snacks to kids in need with each purchase

What We Don’t Like
Fitness-inspired bonus items only included in large plans
No refunds on prepaid plans

Fit Snack is a monthly subscription service that not only ships out healthy snacks, but also adds fitness inspiration and nutritional tips to help support an active lifestyle. Boxes contain items like healthy chips, nutritious drinks, snack bars, granola, jerky, and exclusive workouts. Each box is guaranteed to have two or more snacks that are GMO-free, high in protein, low in sugar, gluten-free, organic, raw, vegan, or all-natural.

Fit Snack ships to the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and Israel and allows you to pause shipments if you take a vacation. However, it should also be noted that subscribers complained about being charged for subscriptions past their cancellation dates and we found the verbiage on the company’s site to be curt regarding cancellations.
Best for International Snacks: Universal Yums

Universal Yums

Price: $15-$41
Customizable: No
Types of Diets: No special diets

Why We Chose It: The company is a pioneer in international snacking with many countries showcased in its subscription boxes.

What We Like
Offers more countries to snack from
Allows you to purchase individual products from boxes
A good mix of sweet and savory snacks

What We Don’t Like
Unable to purchase past boxes
Shipping to territories outside the U.S. incurs additional charges

Universal Yums was created to give people a chance to explore the world's cuisine without leaving home. Its snacks span the globe: German Ketchup Potato Sticks, Russian Boiled Milk and Chocolate Cake, and Turkish Vanilla Tahini Halva have all been included in past boxes.

For your first shipment, choose between this month's or last month’s country, the size Yum Yum Box you want, and how often you want to receive it. Each subsequent box will be that month’s country. Boxes also include five additional snacks, a booklet with trivia and games, and recipes. Customers have the opportunity to vote on Best, 2nd Best, and Weirdest Snack in the boxes, which we found engaging.

Universal Yums ships to the U.S. (including military and territories), Canada, Australia, the UK, and Israel, though shipping to the latter five, Alaska, Hawaii, and the US territories will incur shipping charges.
Best for Vegans: SnackSack

SnackSack

Price: $27.95
Customizable: No
Types of Diets: Vegan, classic, gluten-free, vegan+gluten-free

Why We Chose It: SnackSack is one of the most cost-efficient vegan snack subscriptions with an emphasis on all-natural snacks.

What We Like
They include coupons for snacks you may fall in love with
Full individual serving size products in each box
Free USPS shipping

What We Don’t Like
Snacks are a surprise
Website is lean on information

SnackSack delivers smarter snacking without artificial ingredients. It shares eats from unique, innovative companies whose mission is to provide their subscribers with wholesome snacks. Unique bites like popped water lily seeds, blueberry crumble energy balls, and organic chickpea puffs have been featured in past boxes. Snacks aren’t always quite snacks in these boxes, however, as some past boxes included breakfast oats and rice cauliflower.

Vegan Box subscriptions are available on a month-to-month, three-, six-, or 12-month basis. You’ll never know what’s coming in your box, but they do try to ship seasonally-themed snacks. Unlike other companies, SnackSack only ships 11-15 items in each box per month with no plans that allow for increasing or decreasing your snack amount which may be problematic for heavy snackers.

Reviews gush over how beautifully packaged the SnackSack boxes are, and ratings from current customers are through the roof. New customers, however, may find the site a bit frustrating. The FAQ section is pretty skimpy on information, and they only ship via USPS, so there are also no snacks for international folks at this time.

Final Verdict

Snacking is serious business, but you won’t go wrong with any of the companies we’ve featured on this list. Each offers variety in its own way, whether it's a new snack from Amsterdam shipped from Universal Yums or tasty vegan options curated for you by SnackSack.

Because Urth Box caters to a variety of diets and packs the most snacks for an affordable price, it came out on top, but we’d be happy to chow down on a snack box from any of the winners on this list.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Do Snack Subscription Boxes Cost?

Snack subscription boxes vary in cost depending on the number of snacks included in your particular plan and whether or not you pre-pay for your subscription. Some companies, like SnackMagic, allow you to set your own budget, the setup lets you pay for what you want. If you’re looking to ship internationally, you’ll also run into additional shipping charges. Typically, you can expect to spend an average of $30 a month.

Are Snack Subscription Boxes Worth It?

If you like to raid the office snack counter throughout the day, then snack subscription boxes are most certainly worth it. Even those who don’t consider themselves heavy snackers may find a subscription service to be worthwhile. You’re able to sample items that may not be available in your market, which can be exciting, especially when you find a new favorite.

What Comes in a Snack Subscription Box?

Full-sized snacks will come in some snack subscription boxes, depending on the company you choose. A couple, like Urth Box, ship full-sized products. For a variety of snacks, Universal Yums is the leader since they ship out products from around the world. Companies that specialize in snack boxes that cater to special diets, like keto or vegan, seem to go to great lengths to maintain the integrity of those needs by shipping those types of products exclusively.

Methodology

A few factors were considered when choosing the best snack subscription boxes. To determine the cost, we picked the middle range of each company’s one-time purchase of a monthly box. We also looked at the amount of information posted on the site to determine how well-informed customers will be before deciding on a specific plan. Any bonus products or perks were also considered, including things like nutritional tips, fitness programs, or recipes, and donations to worthy causes solidified spots for a few of our winners.