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The four brands state their prices in different units: per day, per kilo or per pack. A true price comparison is therefore only possible to a limited extent. On contract terms they all agree: no minimum term, pause at any time.
- Butternut Box: fresh food with a price per day
- Fred & Felia: human-grade fresh food, price per kilo
- Just Russel: tailored dry food with a monthly price
- Pets Deli: BARF, wet and dry food in one shop
Do you know that feeling when you click back and forth between different dog food subscriptions and in the end still don't know which one is really cheaper, because every provider calculates differently? That is exactly what our research found, too.
The four brands here communicate their prices in different units, sometimes per day, sometimes per kilo, sometimes not by dog size at all. We show you honestly what each brand publishes itself and where no comparable figure exists, instead of pretending to a precision that isn't there.
Price comparison: what the brands state themselves
| Butternut Box | Fred & Felia | Just Russel | Pets Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price basis according to the manufacturer | Price per day | Price per kilo | Price per kilo/month | Price per pack |
| Example small dog | from €1.76/day | no manufacturer figure | Jack Russell, 6 kg: €43.95/month | no manufacturer figure |
| Example large dog | e.g. German Shepherd: €5.29/day | no manufacturer figure | Labrador, 12 kg: €69.95/month | no manufacturer figure |
| Pure price per kilo | not stated separately | from €8.44/kg (chicken with rice) | €5.83 to €7.33/kg, depending on size | from €35.99 per pack, no price per kilo published |
Extrapolated to 30 days, Butternut Box comes to about 53 to 159 euros a month, depending on dog size. Fred & Felia and Pets Deli don't publish a comparable monthly or size based figure, so the only way to know is to look at your own order in the basket.
Contract terms compared
| Butternut Box | Fred & Felia | Just Russel | Pets Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of food | Freshly cooked | Fresh, human-grade | Tailored dry food | BARF, wet and dry food |
| Minimum term | None | None | None | None |
| Cancel/pause | Any time* | Any time | Any time | Any time |
| Extra safety net | Trial box | Single purchase possible | 30-day money-back | Tasting pack |
| New customer discount | 40 % with FLICKY | 30 % with AFWEYTMG | see current discount | see current discount |
*Changes at Butternut Box possible until 11 pm, 2 days before delivery.
A quick take on each brand
Calculated individually by weight, age and activity and delivered in portions. Costs, trial box and cancellation in our Butternut Box cost overview.
Developed by vets, produced in its own Tetra Pak plant. Independent tests credit the wet food with around 41 percent meat content.
Dry food recipe calculated via questionnaire, in the example with 48 percent meat. In an independent test of 16 brands, 59 out of 100 points.
Pets Deli is the only one of the four to cover all three types of food, grain free and sugar free. Meat content mostly 40 to 50 percent depending on the recipe.
Conclusion: which subscription suits which dog?
For an uncomplicated all-round carefree approach with a price stated per day, Butternut Box is the best fit. If you put special value on vet developed recipes in human-grade quality, Fred & Felia is the better choice, even if you have to work out the costs yourself from the price per kilo.
If you prefer dry food but still want an individually calculated recipe with a real monthly price matched to breed and weight, there is hardly a way around Just Russel. And if you want to switch flexibly between BARF, wet and dry food, Pets Deli covers the widest range, even though price transparency is lowest here.
New customer discounts compared
For all four brands there is a discount for new customers via our coupon pages. Since none of the subscriptions has a minimum term, you can test several brands one after another at a low price. In the end your dog has a say anyway, and they are rarely impressed by a price table, only by the smell coming out of the pack.
| Shop | Best for | Best deal | Get deal |
|---|---|---|---|
 Butternut Box | Freshly cooked food, price per dayCode FLICKY: 40 % off the first two boxes, trial box to get started | −40 % | Get deal |
 Fred & Felia | Human-grade fresh foodCode AFWEYTMG: 30 % for new customers, single purchase possible | −30 % | Get deal |
 Just Russel | Tailored dry food30-day money-back | −25 % | Get deal |
 Pets Deli | BARF, wet and dry foodTasting pack available | −42 % | Get deal |
Butternut Box−40 %Fred & Felia−30 %Frequently asked questions
Which dog food subscription is the cheapest?+
There is no blanket answer, because the brands state their prices differently. As a rough guide: dry food like Just Russel is usually cheaper than fresh food, because your dog needs much less of it per day.
Do all four subscriptions have a minimum term?+
No, none of the four subscriptions ties you in. With all of them you can pause, adjust or cancel at any time, but the exact steps differ from provider to provider.
Roughly what do the subscriptions cost?+
According to its own figures, Butternut Box costs 1.76 to around 5.29 euros per day, Just Russel about 43.95 euros a month for a Jack Russell. Fred & Felia charges by price per kilo, Pets Deli by pack.
How do I cancel a subscription if my dog doesn't like the food?+
With all four providers directly in your customer account. Just Russel also covers you with a 30-day money-back guarantee; with the others, a small tasting or trial box helps.
Which subscription is suitable for food intolerances?+
Individually calculated recipes like those from Just Russel or Fred & Felia can be tailored more precisely to individual protein sources. Still, always discuss the switch with your vet.
Can I test several subscriptions one after another?+
Yes, since none of the four subscriptions has a minimum term. Use the new customer discounts on our coupon pages for this, so you keep your testing costs low.
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