How Much Does Factor Cost per Meal, and How Can I Pay Less? (2026)

Published: 8 October 2026 · Author: Mirabelle Chew, Shopping Editor, ShopBack US

In the US, Factor costs $10.99 to $13.49 per meal in 2026, according to Factor's own FAQ at the time of writing: $13.49 a serving on the 6-meal plan, falling to $10.99 on the 18-meal plan. So a week runs from about $80.94 (6 meals) to $197.82 (18 meals) before shipping, tax and discounts. To pay less, order a larger plan you will actually eat, skip weeks you do not need, check Factor's Hero Discount Program, and go through ShopBack US before you check out.

ShopBack US is a free app and website that returns part of what you spend at partner stores as cash you can withdraw. Factor is a ShopBack US store: start from ShopBack's Factor page, order on Factor's site as normal, and after the order is confirmed, cash comes back to your account. Join ShopBack US for free before your first box.

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The verdict

Factor's price per meal is set by plan size, so the biggest saving is choosing the right plan, and the easiest saving is starting every order from ShopBack. Going from 6 to 12 meals a week cuts the price per meal from $13.49 to $11.99, according to Factor. After that, use Factor's own offers where you qualify, skip weeks before the cutoff instead of letting meals pile up, and start from ShopBack's Factor page so the effective price drops on the same order.

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How much does Factor cost per meal?

Factor lists six plan sizes, and the price per serving falls as you order more meals each week. According to Factor's own FAQ, at the time of writing:

Meals per week	Price per serving	Weekly total (meals only)
6	$13.49	$80.94
8	$12.99	$103.92
10	$12.49	$124.90
12	$11.99	$143.88
14	$11.49	$160.86
18	$10.99	$197.82

The weekly totals are simple multiplication of Factor's per-serving prices. Your checkout total can differ because of shipping, tax, extras such as breakfasts, smoothies and snacks, and any discount you apply. Factor shows the final price in your cart before you pay.

What you get for that price. Factor is a ready-to-heat meal service, not a cook-at-home kit. According to Factor, meals arrive fresh, never frozen, are ready in about 2 minutes, and stay fresh for about 7 days in the fridge. Its homepage says there are 100+ rotating weekly options, including plans like Calorie Smart, Keto, High Protein (30 grams of protein or more per serving), Carb Conscious and GLP-1 Balance.

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Factor meals price in 2026: what to expect on your bill

In 2026, your Factor bill depends on three things: plan size, how many weeks you take, and whatever discount applies to that box. A few practical points from Factor's own pages:

• Plan size drives the price per meal. The step from 6 to 18 meals saves $2.50 per meal at Factor's published prices.
• You pay per delivery week. Skipping a week before the cutoff means you are not charged for that box.
• The cutoff matters. Factor's terms set the weekly cutoff by delivery day, at 11:59pm Central Time a few days before your box (for example, Wednesday for Monday or Tuesday deliveries); your own cutoff shows in your account. After the cutoff, that week's order is locked.
• Delivery area. Factor delivers to all 48 contiguous states, but not Alaska or Hawaii, according to its FAQ.

A quick way to compare with cooking or eating out: take the per-meal price for the plan you would actually use, then compare it with what a similar lunch or dinner costs you now. For many people the 10 or 12-meal plan is where the price per meal ($12.49 or $11.99) starts to feel reasonable without leaving meals uneaten.

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Factor cheapest way to save money: tips for US shoppers in 2026

The cheapest way to use Factor is usually a mix of plan choice, timing and starting from ShopBack. In order:

1. Choose a plan you will finish. A larger plan lowers the price per meal, but meals you throw away cost more than a smaller plan would.
2. Skip, do not cancel, in quiet weeks. Factor lets you skip a week or pause at any time before the cutoff.
3. Check Factor's Hero Discount Program if you are a medical provider, nurse, hospital employee, teacher, first responder, or in the military or a veteran.
4. Look at the new-customer offer on Factor's homepage if this is your first box.
5. Start the order from ShopBack's Factor page so cash comes back on what you pay.
6. Keep extras in check. Breakfasts, smoothies and snacks add to the box total.

Step 5 takes seconds and is the easiest to forget. Just as with Booking.com, Trip.com, Agoda and Expedia, going through ShopBack is an essential step before you check out at Factor, so you pay less on the same order.

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Factor official deals and programmes

Factor's own savings routes are its new-customer offer, its Hero Discount Program, gift cards and its plan-size pricing. Here is how each works, according to Factor's site at the time of writing:

New-customer offer. Factor advertises a first-order offer on its homepage. The size and length of the offer change, so check the homepage on the day you sign up rather than relying on an older figure.

Hero Discount Program. Factor offers a discount for medical providers, nurses, hospital employees, teachers, first responders, military members and veterans. You verify through ID.me or GovX, and the saving shows automatically at checkout. Factor says it is open to new and former customers, applies to future orders only, and cannot be combined with Factor's other promotions.

Gift cards. Factor sells gift cards. Its FAQ says a gift card code cannot be used together with other discount codes, and only one gift card or discount code can be used per plan.

Retail. Factor also lists a store locator for buying its meals in retail stores, which can be handy if you want to try a few meals before you subscribe.

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How ShopBack lowers the price of a Factor order

ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order: start from ShopBack's Factor page before you check out, and cash comes back after the order is confirmed. Here is how it works:

1. Open ShopBack's Factor page on the ShopBack US website or app.
2. Tap through to Factor's site and sign up or place your order in the same session.
3. After the order is confirmed, cash comes back to your ShopBack account, ready to withdraw once approved.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

What this looks like on a real order (illustrative). On a $124.90 first box (10 meals at $12.49), an illustrative $20 back makes the effective price $104.90, or about $10.49 a meal. That is an example only: check the live amount shown on ShopBack's Factor page, because amounts, eligible orders and exclusions change.

Other meal delivery and meal kit brands on ShopBack US include HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate and Blue Apron, so the same step applies whichever service you pick.

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Factor cashback and credit card rewards in 2026

Cash back through ShopBack and your credit card rewards come from different places, so they usually work independently. Your card issuer decides what your card earns and how it categorises a Factor order. ShopBack's cash back is set on ShopBack's Factor page. Check your card terms and the merchant's terms before you count on both.

People often search several cashback sites for Factor at once. On ShopBack US, the steps above are the whole process: start from the Factor page, order in the same session, and the cash shows in your account after the order is confirmed. Check the live amount and which orders qualify on the page first, since first orders and repeat orders can be treated differently.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Factor cost per meal in 2026?

According to Factor's own FAQ, at the time of writing, Factor costs $13.49 per serving on the 6-meal plan, $12.99 on 8 meals, $12.49 on 10 meals, $11.99 on 12 meals, $11.49 on 14 meals and $10.99 on 18 meals a week. The more meals you order each week, the lower the price per meal.

How much is a week of Factor meals?

Based on Factor's published per-serving prices, a week works out to about $80.94 for 6 meals, $103.92 for 8, $124.90 for 10, $143.88 for 12, $160.86 for 14 and $197.82 for 18, before any shipping, tax or discounts shown at checkout.

What is the cheapest way to get Factor meals?

Usually: pick the largest plan you will actually eat, since per-meal prices fall from $13.49 to $10.99 as the plan grows, skip weeks you do not need before the weekly cutoff, check whether you qualify for Factor's Hero Discount Program, and start your order from ShopBack's Factor page so cash comes back on what you pay.

Does Factor have official deals or discounts?

Yes. Factor shows a new-customer offer on its homepage, runs a Hero Discount Program for verified medical providers, nurses, hospital employees, teachers, first responders, military and veterans, and sells gift cards. The size of each offer changes, so check Factor's site on the day you order.

Can I combine Factor discount codes?

Generally no. Factor's FAQ says only one gift card or discount code can be used per plan, and its Hero Discount Program page says that discount cannot be combined with Factor's other promotions.

Can I skip or cancel Factor to save money?

Yes. Factor says you can skip a week, pause or cancel at any time in your account, as long as you do it before the weekly cutoff. Once an order has been processed after the cutoff, it cannot be changed or cancelled for that week.

Where does Factor deliver?

According to Factor, it delivers to all 48 contiguous US states, but not Alaska or Hawaii. Meals arrive fresh, never frozen, in insulated boxes with gel packs, and stay fresh for about 7 days in the fridge.

Is Factor part of HelloFresh?

Yes. Factor's FAQ says Factor and HelloFresh are both part of the HelloFresh Group, and you can sign up for Factor with the same email as your HelloFresh account to auto-fill your details.

Can I get cash back on Factor through ShopBack?

Yes. Factor is a ShopBack US store: start from ShopBack's Factor page, sign up or order on Factor's site as normal, and cash comes back to your ShopBack account after the order is confirmed. Check the live amount and which orders qualify on the page before you check out.

Do credit card rewards work on Factor orders?

Your card earns whatever rewards your issuer gives for that type of purchase, and that is separate from what comes back through ShopBack. How the purchase is categorised is up to your card issuer, so check your card terms and the merchant's terms.

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Key takeaways

• Factor costs $10.99 to $13.49 per meal at the time of writing, according to Factor, depending on plan size.
• A week runs from about $80.94 (6 meals) to $197.82 (18 meals) before shipping, tax and discounts.
• Skip weeks before the cutoff instead of letting meals go to waste.
• Factor's Hero Discount Program covers verified medical, teaching, first responder and military shoppers, and does not combine with other promotions.
• Start every Factor order from ShopBack's Factor page and check the live amount there first.

Start your Factor order from ShopBack Check the live amount and eligible orders, then tap through to Factor so cash comes back on the same order.

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Sources

• Factor: Our Plans and pricing FAQ
• Factor homepage
• Factor Hero Discount Program

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Disclaimer

The views and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author.

Factor's plan prices, offers, delivery areas and cutoff times can change. Please check the current details on Factor's site before you order, and check the live amount and terms on ShopBack's Factor page before you check out.

This article is for general information only and is not nutrition or financial advice.