Updated October 1, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Bean Box vs Melitta
Bean Box
Melitta
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | Bean BoxReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | MelittaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 g | $5.73 to $6.32 | €1.85 |
| Certifications | Direct trade, Organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest allianceCovers more | Organic |
| Free delivery threshold | $49 | €49 |
| Markets | US, CA | DE |
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Key differences
- Melitta scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.2.
- Support channels: only Melitta offers Chat.
- Certifications: only Bean Box offers Direct trade, Fairtrade, Rainforest alliance.
- Founded is lower at Melitta: 1908 vs 2014.
- Bean Box is available in 1 more country.
- Products: only Bean Box offers Coffee subscription.
- Products: only Melitta offers Pods.
- Formats: only Melitta offers Pods, Instant.
- Markets: only Bean Box offers US, CA.
- Markets: only Melitta offers DE.
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.
Melitta
Melitta suits households in DE that would rather buy coffee outright in whole bean, ground and pods than hold a subscription. The roaster behind it, Melitta Europa GmbH & Co. KG, has traded since 1908, and its listed per-weight price of €1.85 holds at every order.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bean Box | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Price by weight of $5.73 to $6.32 with free delivery above $49, and a cost score of 9.2. | 9.4HigherListed per-weight price of €1.85 undercuts the category median of €4.48, with free delivery from €49. |
| Offer | 9.2fortnightly, monthly and flexible deliveries in whole bean and ground, with an offer score of 9.2. | 9.8Higherwhole bean, ground and pods gives whole bean, ground, pods and instant from one supplier |
| Trust | 9.2HigherCertifications cover direct trade, organic and fairtrade and support runs on email, phone and help centre, with a trust score of 9.2. | 9.1Melitta Europa GmbH & Co. KG trades from DE since 1908, and email, chat and phone includes phone and a help center. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Bean Box | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
Additional countries for Bean Box: 2. Additional countries for Melitta: 1.
Sources behind this comparison
Bean Box
- beanbox.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Melitta
- melitta.de: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Bean Box | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee subscriptions | 59 of 78 | 53 of 78 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bean Box | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Coffee subscription, Coffee roaster | Coffee roaster, Pods |
| Formats | Whole bean, Ground | Whole bean, Ground, Pods, InstantCovers more |
| Delivery frequency | Fortnightly, Monthly, Flexible | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Bean Box, Inc. | Melitta Europa GmbH & Co. KG |
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
| Founded | 2014 | 1908Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Food boxes
| Fact | Bean Box | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Melitta
Pros
- Ranked 2 of 43 brands on listed per-weight price, which puts the shelf figure in the cheaper part of the field buyers compare
- One supplier covers a grinder, a filter machine and a capsule machine, since whole bean, ground and pods includes whole bean, ground and pods
- Delivery is free once an order reaches €49, so routine restocking ships without a charge
Cons
- coffee roaster and pods lists a coffee roaster and pods, and a coffee subscription is not among them, where coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods and coffee subscription and pods both include one
- DE lists a single market, so readers elsewhere have no delivery option from this brand
- organic lists organic alone, and 72.4% of coffee subscription brands carry organic too, so the label does not narrow the choice
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.
Melitta
Who it suits
- Households in DE wanting one supplier across whole bean, ground and pods rather than a rotating box, with no delivery rhythm to keep
- Capsule and filter machine owners buying outright, since coffee roaster and pods stop at a roaster and pods with no subscription to cancel
- Value shoppers: €1.85 sits under the category median of €4.48, with free delivery from €49
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want coffee on a fixed delivery rhythm: coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods includes a coffee subscription, where Melitta's coffee roaster and pods stop at beans and pods
- Anyone outside DE who still wants coffee delivered, since DE is the only market listed
- Shoppers who want a capsule system and nothing else: coffee subscription and pods covers pods and a subscription, so a narrower range can suit a single-machine kitchen better than Melitta's whole bean, ground and 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
Melitta
Current offer
Discount code
15% newsletter discount voucher: 15%
Voucher for signing up to the Melitta newsletter
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Bean Box | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
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.
Melitta
How much does Melitta coffee cost?+
Melitta's listed figure is €1.85, and delivery is free on orders from €49, so shipping only bites on baskets below that line. The figure to set beside any coffee subscription is the same one, since a coffee subscription is not among coffee roaster and pods.
Does Melitta run a coffee subscription?+
coffee roaster and pods shows a coffee roaster and pods, and a coffee subscription is not among them, while coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods and coffee subscription and pods both include one. Readers who want coffee on a set delivery rhythm should start with those two.
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