Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Bean Box vs Stumptown
Bean Box
Stumptown
Higher score in this comparison
Where Bean Box and Stumptown differ
| Compare | Bean BoxReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | StumptownReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 g | $5.73 to $6.32 | $5.58Lower |
| Certifications | Direct trade, Organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest alliance | Organic, Direct trade, B corp |
| Free delivery threshold | $49 | $45Lower |
| Markets | US, CA | US, CA, JP, GBCovers more |
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Key differences
- Stumptown scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Price per 100 g is lower at Stumptown: $5.58 vs $5.73 to $6.32.
- Free delivery threshold is lower at Stumptown: $45 vs $49.
- Certifications: only Bean Box offers Fairtrade, Rainforest alliance.
- Certifications: only Stumptown offers B corp.
- Founded is lower at Stumptown: 1999 vs 2014.
- Stumptown is available in 2 more countries.
- Delivery frequency: only Stumptown offers Weekly.
- Markets: only Stumptown offers JP, GB.
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.
Stumptown
Stumptown suits drinkers who want a roaster subscription with organic and direct-trade sourcing, flexible delivery and shipping to several markets. Its unit price is $5.58, free delivery starts at $45, and support covers email, phone and a help centre.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bean Box | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Price by weight of $5.73 to $6.32 with free delivery above $49, and a cost score of 9.2. | 9.3HigherUnit price of $5.58 with free delivery over $45 keeps the outlay simple to read. |
| Offer | 9.2fortnightly, monthly and flexible deliveries in whole bean and ground, with an offer score of 9.2. | 9.2Delivery on weekly, fortnightly and monthly plus whole bean and ground covers the everyday coffee subscription ground. |
| 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. | 9.5Higherorganic, direct trade and b corp covers sourcing and company standards, and email, phone and help centre adds phone. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Bean Box | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee subscriptions | 59 of 78 | 58 of 78 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Bean Box | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Available in 2 countries for both. Additional countries for Stumptown: 2.
How the counts compare
| Fact | Bean Box | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 g | $5.73 to $6.32 | $5.58 |
| Free delivery threshold | $49 | $45 |
Side by side, item by item
| Certifications | Bean Box | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Organic | Yes | Yes |
| Fairtrade | Yes | No |
| Rainforest alliance | Yes | No |
| Direct trade | Yes | Yes |
| B corp | No | Yes |
Where these facts come from
Bean Box
- beanbox.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Stumptown
- stumptowncoffee.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- support.stumptowncoffee.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bean Box | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Coffee subscription, Coffee roaster | Coffee subscription, Coffee roaster |
| Formats | Whole bean, Ground | Whole bean, Ground |
| Delivery frequency | Fortnightly, Monthly, Flexible | Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, FlexibleCovers more |
| Legal entity | Bean Box, Inc. | Stumptown Coffee Corporation Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2014 | 1999Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Food boxes
| Fact | Bean Box | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19.50 | Not confirmed |
| Subscription | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Sourcing | Local | Not confirmed |
| Next-day delivery | No | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bean Box | Stumptown | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 g | $5.73 to $6.32below the median | $5.58below the median | $6.14 |
| Free delivery threshold | $49below the median | $45below the median | $50 |
Median across 34 listed brands.
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.
Stumptown
Pros
- Ships to US, CA and JP, so the subscription works for buyers well beyond the US market.
- Holds organic, direct trade and b corp, covering sourcing standards and company standards in one roaster.
- Delivery runs on weekly, fortnightly and monthly, so the gap between bags is a choice rather than a fixed monthly drop.
Cons
- Formats stop at whole bean and ground, so pod drinkers get a wider choice from Nespresso or OutIn.
- Product types are limited to coffee subscription and coffee roaster, while Atlas Coffee Club also covers pods, a tea subscription and loose leaf tea.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, with no live chat channel among them.
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.
Stumptown
Who it suits
- Drinkers who want a roaster subscription delivering whole bean and ground to US, CA and JP.
- People who shop on sourcing standards, since the certifications list covers organic, direct trade and b corp.
- Anyone who prefers to pick up the phone, because support runs on email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Households set up around a machine: OutIn's product types are pods and Nespresso covers capsules alongside its subscription, formats Stumptown does not list in whole bean and ground.
- Shoppers who want coffee and tea in one plan: Atlas Coffee Club pairs a coffee subscription with a tea subscription and loose leaf tea, which sits beyond Stumptown's coffee subscription and coffee roaster.
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
Stumptown
Current offer
Discount code
15% off first 5 subscription shipments: 15% off first 5 subscription shipments
Subscription orders only; enter code 15OFF5 at checkout
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Bean Box | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | Yes |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
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.
Stumptown
How much does a Stumptown coffee subscription cost?+
Stumptown's listed unit price is $5.58. Delivery is free once an order reaches $45, so a single bag ships at the unit price on its own. That figure holds at entry and at renewal.
Does Stumptown offer free delivery?+
Delivery is free on orders of $45 or more. Below that line, delivery sits outside the free offer, so a small order works out at more per unit than a full one. Buyers who add a second bag or move to weekly, fortnightly and monthly reach the threshold sooner.
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