HelloFresh Vs Plated

Here is a comparison from my experience between HelloFresh and Plated. I will say which is the winner in each category by marking them at the end.

Pricing: They both cost the same.  However with Plated you can have up to six plates per meal where HelloFresh stops at four. Plated wins because of this.

Ordering and Choices: With plated you have to reserve the plates and often some sell out quickly.  I would have ordered different meals, but they were no longer available. There are more choices than HelloFresh. However, with HelloFresh you just have to change your meal choices and don't have to worry if the one you want is unavailable. HelloFresh wins because I can get any meal and was disappointed on the meals I wanted were already sold out.

Shipping: Both arrived on the day as expected.  The thing I didn't like about Plated is you had to be there for them to leave the package, where with HelloFresh it was left on your doorstep by UPS.  Luckily I live in a complex that takes packages when you aren't available.  I have read reviews about people not being home and having their packages sit in a warehouse for a weekend before the next delivery day.  I'm wondering if you leave a note, if they would leave the box. HelloFresh wins.

Freshness: Both HelloFresh and Plated came relatively fresh.  I think Plated was better though.  I purposefully waited to cook both to see how they would last. HelloFresh did spoil quicker.  Plated wins.

Food Packaging: Both food subscriptions are packaged in an insulated box. They also both have each meal bagged and labeled. The thing I did not like with the Plated meals were the herbs and spices were separate, and some were not labeled as to what was in them.  HelloFresh Wins.

Meals Easiness: HelloFresh wins by far.  Each meal would only take 20-30 mins.  They were super easy, and usually only required a couple pans.  Plated did need more specialized items such as certain pans or one required a food processor. When I'm making a quick and easy meal I don't want to take out my 20 piece food processor. HelloFresh Wins.

Meals Quantity: Both made way more than the said serving sized. I think this is a Draw.

Meals Tastiness: Both provided options for different meals.  Thing I liked more from HelloFresh was they are meals which I would make, but with a certain twist.  There were some I tried which I never thought of, but I never had a bad meal.  Plated was more gourmet options, which had different ingrediants.  I also couldn't eat a couple because of the spiciness, or the taste was too different. However this category does depend on your palette.  HelloFresh wins.

Overall I believe HelloFresh wins. I do know there are faults from both, and this is based off of my experience only.  There are claims on either said for lack of freshness, or delivery problems.  However, I did not have those issues.