Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
KoRo vs Stumptown
KoRo
Stumptown
Higher score in this comparison
KoRo vs Stumptown: the differences
| Compare | KoRoReviewVisitVisit | StumptownReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 g | €2.48 | $5.58 |
| Certifications | Organic, Fairtrade | Organic, Direct trade, B corp |
| Free delivery threshold | €69 | $45 |
| Markets | DE | US, CA, JP, GB |
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Key differences
- Stumptown scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Certifications: only KoRo offers Fairtrade.
- Certifications: only Stumptown offers Direct trade, B corp.
- Stumptown is available in 3 more countries.
- Products: only KoRo offers Matcha.
- Products: only Stumptown offers Coffee subscription.
- Markets: only KoRo offers DE.
- Markets: only Stumptown offers US, CA, JP.
Our verdict on each
KoRo
KoRo suits German buyers who want certified coffee and matcha from a single seller, at €2.48 by weight against a coffee subscription median of €4.48. Delivery covers DE only, so pod drinkers should look at Nespresso or OutIn, and loose leaf fans to Atlas Coffee Club.
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 | KoRo | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1€2.48 by weight sits under the coffee median of €4.48, and delivery is free past €69. | 9.3HigherUnit price of $5.58 with free delivery over $45 keeps the outlay simple to read. |
| Offer | 9.2The range is coffee roaster and matcha in whole bean and ground, tighter than the coffee, tea and pod mix at Atlas Coffee Club. | 9.2Delivery on weekly, fortnightly and monthly plus whole bean and ground covers the everyday coffee subscription ground. |
| Trust | 9.4KoRo Handels GmbH in DE, organic and Fairtrade certification, and support by email, phone and help centre. | 9.5Higherorganic, direct trade and b corp covers sourcing and company standards, and email, phone and help centre adds phone. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | KoRo | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
Additional countries for KoRo: 1. Additional countries for Stumptown: 4.
Feature by feature
| Certifications | KoRo | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Organic | Yes | Yes |
| Fairtrade | Yes | No |
| Direct trade | No | Yes |
| B corp | No | Yes |
How they place
| Ranking | KoRo | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee subscriptions | 4 of 78 | 58 of 78 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | KoRo | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Coffee roaster, Matcha | Coffee subscription, Coffee roaster |
| Formats | Whole bean, Ground | Whole bean, Ground |
| Delivery frequency | Not confirmed | Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Flexible |
| Legal entity | KoRo Handels GmbH | Stumptown Coffee Corporation Inc. |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1999 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Pros and cons
KoRo
Pros
- By weight, KoRo costs €2.48, under the coffee subscription median of €4.48.
- The catalogue is certified organic and fairtrade, ahead of the Fairtrade share of 27.6% in the category.
- Coffee arrives in whole bean and ground, which covers drinkers who grind at home and drinkers who want it ready ground.
Cons
- Shipping covers DE only, so buyers outside Germany cannot order at all.
- The catalogue runs coffee roaster and matcha, narrower than the coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods list at Atlas Coffee Club.
- Formats stop at whole bean and ground, with no pods or loose leaf among the coffee lines.
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
KoRo
Who it suits
- German households that want certified coffee without a shop trip
- Drinkers who grind at home or buy ready ground from the same range
- Matcha buyers who want tea and coffee in the same order
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside Germany, since delivery covers DE only
- Pod machine users, who have more choice from Nespresso or OutIn
- Loose leaf and tea bag drinkers, who are better served by Atlas Coffee Club
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
KoRo
Current offer
Discount code
5% off your next order for newsletter signup: 5%
Sign up for the newsletter with an email address; applies to the next order
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 | KoRo | Stumptown |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Japan | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
KoRo
What does KoRo coffee cost?+
KoRo charges €2.48 by weight. The coffee subscription comparison puts the midpoint at €4.48, so KoRo sits below the middle of that field. Delivery adds nothing once an order clears €69, so a first basket over that line carries no shipping.
Does KoRo charge for delivery?+
Delivery is free from €69, so a larger order carries no shipping cost. Baskets under that line pay a delivery charge, which is why small top ups cost more per weight than a consolidated basket. KoRo's DE coverage means those terms apply inside that market only.
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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