How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- The Farmer's Dog and Ollie are the two leading fresh food subscriptions, with pre portioned meals built from a profile of your dog.
- Fresh food runs about $2 to $10 per day depending on your dog's size. A small dog may cost $60 a month while a large dog passes $250.
- Spot & Tango cuts the fresh bill with UnKibble, a gently dried option that starts around $1 per day.
- JustFoodForDogs is the pick when a vet is already involved, because it sells prescription style fresh diets alongside regular meals.
- Talk to your vet before changing your pet's diet, and treat prescription diets as a vet decision, not a subscription choice.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 The Farmer's Dog | Fresh meals overall | From about $2 per day | No |
 Ollie | Recipe variety | From about $3 per day | No |
 Nom Nom | Picky eaters | From about $2 per day | No |
 Spot & Tango | Fresh food on a budget | From about $2 per day | No |
 JustFoodForDogs | Vet guided fresh diets | See website | No |
 PetPlate | First fresh subscription | From about $2 per day | No |
 We Feed Raw | Raw feeding | See website | No |
 Chewy | Any brand on autoship | Varies by product | No |
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The best pet food delivery services
Starting priceFrom about $2 per day
Free planNo
The Farmer's Dog is the name most owners meet first in fresh food. You fill in breed, weight, activity, and body condition, and the plan arrives as pre portioned frozen packs matched to that profile. Reported costs start around $2 per day for small dogs and climb past $250 a month for large ones, which the company quotes exactly after the quiz.
The trade off is quality against cost and freezer space. A month of food for a big dog is a shelf of your freezer. The Farmer's Dog fits owners who want the simplest full fresh plan and whose dog is a healthy adult without medical diet needs.
What we like- Human grade meals portioned to your dog
- Recipes formulated with vet nutritionists
- Free shipping
- Strong trial discounts
Watch out for- Premium price for large dogs
- Freezer space fills fast
- No cat meals
Starting priceFrom about $3 per day
Free planNo
Ollie competes on range. Alongside fresh recipes across beef, chicken, turkey, and lamb, it sells a baked dry food and mixed plans that pair fresh with baked, which cuts the monthly cost for owners who like the idea of fresh but not the full price. Reported prices run about $3 to $10 per day by dog size.
The trade off is flexibility against headline cost. Reviewers feeding two mid size dogs report monthly bills above $300 on full fresh, so the mixed plan is where most households land. Ollie fits owners who want recipe rotation and a cheaper half step into fresh feeding.
What we like- Six or more fresh recipes plus a baked food line
- Half fresh plans lower the bill
- Portion guidance is clear
- Free shipping
Watch out for- Sits at the higher end of fresh pricing
- Packaging is bulky
- Full fresh for a large dog is expensive
Starting priceFrom about $2 per day
Free planNo
Nom Nom built its following on dogs that turn away from kibble, with gently cooked meals that look and smell like food. Its pricing history is the caution in this category: long term reviewers report monthly bills nearly doubling across three years, so treat your first discounted box as marketing and the third month invoice as the real price. Reported range is about $2 to $10 per day.
The trade off is palatability against price drift. Budget for increases and re quote the plan each year against rivals. Nom Nom fits owners of fussy eaters who have tried the obvious options and are willing to pay fresh prices for a bowl that gets finished.
What we like- Recipes developed with a veterinary nutrition team
- Meals portioned per dog
- Probiotic add ons available
- Free shipping
Watch out for- Prices have risen sharply in recent years
- Large dog plans are costly
- Recipe count is smaller than Ollie
Starting priceFrom about $2 per day
Free planNo
Spot & Tango sells two products: a fresh line priced like its rivals, and UnKibble, a gently dried whole ingredient food that skips the freezer and starts around $1 per day. That second product is the honest budget route in this guide, landing near premium kibble pricing while keeping a short ingredient list.
The trade off is format against savings. Dried food gives up the moisture and texture that lead many owners to fresh in the first place. Spot & Tango fits budget minded owners who want better ingredients than supermarket kibble without a $200 monthly subscription.
What we like- UnKibble dried option starts around $1 per day
- Fresh plans from about $2 per day
- No freezer needed for UnKibble
- Free shipping
Watch out for- UnKibble is not fresh food, whatever the branding suggests
- Fresh range is smaller
- Newer brand than the leaders
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
JustFoodForDogs is the most clinical service here. Beyond regular fresh meals it sells prescription style diets formulated for specific conditions, plus nutrient blends for owners who cook at home. That range is why we list its price as see the vendor site instead of a number. A daily pack for a small healthy dog and a vet diet for a large dog are different products.
The trade off is medical range against simplicity. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, this is the service to discuss with your vet first, and the vet visit is part of the cost. JustFoodForDogs fits owners managing a health condition through diet under veterinary guidance.
What we like- Veterinary diets for conditions such as kidney and skin problems
- Sells through vet clinics and its own kitchens
- DIY nutrient packs for home cooking
- Research published
Watch out for- Vet diets need a vet's involvement, which adds steps
- Pricing is per pack and varies widely
- Shipping is free mainly on autoship
Starting priceFrom about $2 per day
Free planNo
PetPlate aims at owners trying fresh food for the first time, with a short quiz, meals in tubs rather than pouches, and add on treats and supplements in the same delivery. Reported prices run about $2 to $9 per day depending on the dog.
The trade off is approachability against depth. The recipe list is shorter and there is no dried or vet line to grow into. PetPlate fits first time fresh buyers with a small or mid size dog who want the gentlest possible start and an easy pause or cancel.
What we like- Friendly onboarding for first timers
- Meals in resealable containers
- Treats and supplements in the same box
- Free shipping on plans
Watch out for- Smaller recipe range
- Premium per day pricing for big dogs
- Containers add packaging waste
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
We Feed Raw serves the raw feeding community with frozen patties and bulk boxes, reported around $6.59 per pound before plan discounts. Raw diets are the most debated corner of pet nutrition: the FDA and many vets warn about salmonella and listeria risk to pets and to the people handling the food, so this choice belongs in a vet conversation, not a checkout flow.
The trade off is ideology against risk and cost. Committed raw feeders get complete, portioned products instead of home assembly. Everyone else should read the handling guidance first. We Feed Raw fits experienced raw feeders who already accept the hygiene routine raw feeding demands.
What we like- Complete raw patties and bulk options
- Freeze dried line for travel
- Plans built by weight
- Free shipping on plans
Watch out for- Raw feeding carries handling and bacteria risks vets warn about
- Among the priciest per pound
- Freezer space required
Starting priceVaries by product
Free planNo
Chewy is the control option in this guide: if your dog already thrives on a commercial food, the best delivery service may simply be that food arriving on schedule at a small autoship discount. Chewy stocks the major kibble, wet, and prescription brands, and prescription foods are verified with your vet as part of ordering.
The trade off is range against tailoring. Nothing is portioned or formulated for your individual dog. Chewy fits owners whose pet is settled on a food, including a vet prescribed one, and who want reliability and price rather than a custom plan.
What we like- Nearly every major brand in one store
- Autoship discount on first and repeat orders
- Fast shipping
- Strong customer service reputation
Watch out for- Not a fresh meal plan, just retail delivery
- Autoship price changes follow retail prices
- Fresh selection is thinner than specialists
How we chose
We compared the fresh subscription leaders on recipe range, how pricing is quoted, and what reviewers report paying after discounts end, then added a raw specialist, a vet led service, and Chewy as the retail benchmark. Prices in this category depend on your dog, so we recorded reported per day ranges and wrote See website where a single figure would mislead. This guide is product information, not veterinary advice.
How to choose a pet food delivery service
Start with your vet, not with a quiz. Ask whether your pet needs a specific diet for a condition, because prescription diets and fresh marketing are different things, and a diet change for a pet with kidney, pancreas, or allergy problems is a medical decision. Transition any new food over a week to avoid digestive trouble. Then do the maths on the third month price, not the discounted first box: fresh subscriptions commonly cost $60 to $300 a month by dog size, and long term reviewers report steady increases. Check freezer space, delivery rhythm, and how pausing works for holidays. Finally, judge the food by your pet over two months: coat, stool, energy, and a stable healthy weight tell you more than any ingredient claim, and your vet can confirm body condition at the next visit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does fresh dog food delivery cost?
About $2 to $10 per day in 2026 reports, scaled mostly by your dog's size and calorie needs. Small dogs land near $60 a month, mid size dogs near $150 to $250, and large dogs can pass $300. Dried fresh style foods such as UnKibble start near $1 per day.
Is fresh dog food better than kibble?
Not automatically. A complete and balanced kibble from an established maker is a sound diet, and fresh food is not proven to extend life. Fresh plans mainly offer palatability, portion control, and short ingredient lists. Your vet can judge what your individual pet needs.
Can these services deliver prescription diets?
JustFoodForDogs sells vet diets for specific conditions, and Chewy stocks prescription brands with vet authorisation. In both cases the diet starts with your vet's diagnosis, not with the subscription.
How do I switch my dog to a new food safely?
Mix increasing amounts of the new food into the old over seven to ten days, watch stool and appetite, and slow down if digestion struggles. Sudden switches are the most common cause of the stomach upsets owners blame on new food.
What happens if I go on holiday?
Every subscription here lets you pause, skip, or move a delivery, and dried options travel better than frozen. Set the pause before the box ships, because a frozen delivery left on a step in summer is a full loss.
Do cats get fresh delivery too?
Some brands here, including The Farmer's Dog's competitors such as Smalls outside this list, focus on cats, but most services in this guide are dog only. Check the brand site before assuming a cat plan exists.
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