Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Bean Box vs Coffee Circle
Bean Box
Coffee Circle
Higher score in this comparison
Bean Box vs Coffee Circle: the differences
| Compare | Bean BoxReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Coffee CircleReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 g | $5.73 to $6.32 | €4.36 |
| Certifications | Direct trade, Organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest alliance | Organic, Direct trade, B corp |
| Free delivery threshold | $49 | €39 |
| Markets | US, CA | DE, CH, BE, BG, DK, EE, FI, FR, GR, IE, IM, IT, HR, LV, LT, LU, MT, MC, NL, NO, AT, PL, PT, RO, SE, SK, SI, ES, CZ, HU, GB, CY |
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Key differences
- Coffee Circle scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Certifications: only Bean Box offers Fairtrade, Rainforest alliance.
- Certifications: only Coffee Circle offers B corp.
- Founded is lower at Coffee Circle: 2010 vs 2014.
- Coffee Circle is available in 30 more countries.
- Products: only Coffee Circle offers Pods.
- Formats: only Coffee Circle offers Pods.
- Markets: only Bean Box offers US, CA.
- Markets: only Coffee Circle offers DE, CH, BE.
Our verdict on each
Bean Box
Bean Box fits drinkers in the US and CA who want a coffee subscription with a low entry price and a broad set of certifications. Subscriptions start at $19.50 and arrive on a fortnightly, monthly and flexible schedule in whole bean and ground, though next day delivery is not part of the service.
Coffee Circle
Coffee Circle suits drinkers who want a certified coffee subscription delivered to much of Europe instead of a machine capsule club. Cost by weight comes in at €4.36, under the category median of €4.48, and the range covers whole bean, ground and pods.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bean Box | Coffee Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Price by weight of $5.73 to $6.32 with free delivery above $49, and a cost score of 9.2. | 9.4HigherCost by weight of €4.36 sits under the category median of €4.48, though not at the front of the ranking. |
| Offer | 9.2fortnightly, monthly and flexible deliveries in whole bean and ground, with an offer score of 9.2. | 9.2Delivery frequency runs fortnightly, monthly and flexible and formats cover whole bean, ground and pods, a wider pick than the capsule only range at OutIn. |
| Trust | 9.2Certifications cover direct trade, organic and fairtrade and support runs on email, phone and help centre, with a trust score of 9.2. | 9.3HigherCertified through organic, direct trade and b corp with support on email, phone and help centre, run by Circle Products GmbH in DE. |
Feature by feature
| Certifications | Bean Box | Coffee Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Organic | Yes | Yes |
| Fairtrade | Yes | No |
| Rainforest alliance | Yes | No |
| Direct trade | Yes | Yes |
| B corp | No | Yes |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Bean Box | Coffee Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee subscriptions | 59 of 78 | 56 of 78 |
Where these facts come from
Bean Box
- beanbox.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Coffee Circle
- coffeecircle.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bean Box | Coffee Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Coffee subscription, Coffee roaster | Coffee subscription, Coffee roaster, PodsCovers more |
| Formats | Whole bean, Ground | Whole bean, Ground, PodsCovers more |
| Delivery frequency | Fortnightly, Monthly, Flexible | Fortnightly, Monthly, Flexible |
| Legal entity | Bean Box, Inc. | Circle Products GmbH |
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
| Founded | 2014 | 2010Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Food boxes
| Fact | Bean Box | Coffee Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19.50 | Not confirmed |
| Subscription | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Sourcing | Local | Not confirmed |
| Next-day delivery | No | Not confirmed |
Pros and cons
Bean Box
Pros
- A subscription starts at $19.50, a low entry point, and the range runs in whole bean and ground so grinders and filter drinkers share the same plan.
- Certifications cover direct trade, organic and fairtrade, a wider spread of sourcing labels than most coffee subscriptions put on a bag.
- Deliveries run on a fortnightly, monthly and flexible schedule, letting a household match box size and timing to how fast it drinks.
Cons
- Next day delivery is not offered, so gifting and same-week brewing plans need extra lead time.
- Formats cover whole bean and ground only, so anyone after pods or tea has to look to Atlas Coffee Club, which lists pods, a tea subscription and loose leaf tea.
- The price by weight of $5.73 to $6.32 ranks 18 of 43 brands, so cheaper options exist on that measure.
Coffee Circle
Pros
- Cost by weight of €4.36 sits under the category median of €4.48.
- Delivery frequency runs fortnightly, monthly and flexible, so the gap between boxes is yours to set.
- Formats cover whole bean, ground and pods, a broader pick than the capsule only range at OutIn.
Cons
- Cost by weight of €4.36 is not the cheapest here, sitting at position 13 of 43 on that measure.
- Delivery covers DE, CH and BE, a footprint confined to Europe, which leaves drinkers elsewhere working from a different shortlist.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, with live chat absent from that list.
Who each suits
Bean Box
Who it suits
- Drinkers in US and CA who want certified coffee delivered on a cadence they set themselves through fortnightly, monthly and flexible.
- People who want both whole bean and ground from one plan, since formats cover whole bean and ground.
- Shoppers who plan orders to clear the free delivery line at $49 and keep shipping off the bill.
Who should look elsewhere
- Capsule buyers: Nespresso covers coffee subscription and pods, and OutIn covers pods, so both suit readers after pods.
- Tea drinkers: Atlas Coffee Club lists coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods, a wider shelf than the coffee subscription and coffee roaster on offer here.
Coffee Circle
Who it suits
- Grinders and filter users, since whole bean, ground and pods all sit on the same subscription.
- Households in Germany, CH and BE that order enough to reach €39 for free delivery.
- Drinkers who weigh sourcing credentials, with organic, direct trade and b corp stated on the range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Capsule machine loyalists, since Nespresso is built around coffee subscription and pods for that setup.
- Tea drinkers after a combined club, as Atlas Coffee Club covers coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods beyond coffee.
- Shoppers who want a capsule only shop, since OutIn keeps its range to pods.
Current offers
Bean Box
Current offer
Bonus
Free bag when you join Bean Box today: 1 free coffee bag (worth $19)
New Bean Box members joining via the homepage offer banner
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Bean Box | Coffee Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
8 of 34 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Bean Box
What does a Bean Box subscription cost to start?+
A Bean Box subscription starts at $19.50. The price by weight runs $5.73 to $6.32, which is the more useful figure when two subscriptions are compared on the same coffee weight rather than on the headline entry cost.
Is there a delivery charge on each box?+
Delivery is free once a box reaches $49. Below that line an order still carries a shipping charge, which matters most on small orders and on a first, trial-sized box before the household settles into a routine.
Coffee Circle
How much is a Coffee Circle subscription?+
Coffee Circle quotes its price by weight, at €4.36. That is the single published rate for the subscription, so it is the figure to carry into a comparison rather than a headline bag price. Delivery is free once a basket reaches €39, which changes what you actually pay per order depending on how much you order.
Is shipping included in the Coffee Circle price?+
Shipping is free once the basket reaches €39, and that threshold sits against a coffee rate of €4.36 by weight. Small orders therefore carry a larger share of delivery cost per bag, while bigger baskets spread it over more coffee. Check the basket total before confirming, because the free delivery line is the number that moves the final amount.
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