The 51 best subscription gifts in 2024, for a gift that keeps giving month after month

The best subscription gifts offer your giftee a way to regularly engage their favorite hobbies and interests. Here are our top picks.

The 51 best subscription gifts in 2024, for a gift that keeps giving month after month

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Side by side photos of subscription boxes. On the left, a box with all the ingredients to make cocktails inside. On the right, a box filled with assorted Japanese snacks.
The best subscription boxes to gift this year range from monthly cocktail kits to unique snack packages.

The best subscription boxes are gifts that keep on giving, as you'll be signing someone up for a monthly or quarterly delivery of their favorite treats or activities. 

This holiday season, our readers have been loving the coffee subscription from Atlas Coffee Club and the snack box from Universal Yums, which both offer goodies from around the world. Check out our full list of giftable subscriptions below that are thoughtful, unique, and sure to excite.

This gift guide includes a sponsored product that has been suggested by Adobe. It also meets our editorial criteria in terms of quality and value.*

Their favorite food delivered to their door
A rainbow, chocolate chip, Oreo and brownie dessert in front of a purple background.

Goldbelly Subscription

You can choose from subscriptions to their favorite food like pizza and BBQ, their favorite cities like NY and New Orleans, or let the editors at Goldbelly curate the month's best sellers for a surprise box. 

Read our full Goldbelly review.

A monthly perfume and cologne subscription box
An assortment of fragrance bottles from Scentbird among white flowers.

Scentbird Subscription

Let them unwrap the gift they really want – infinite new designer scents and none of the smelly sample strips. They can avoid the commitment to just one bottle and instead find their signature smell. Each month they will get a 30-day supply of the fragrance they want. 

A subscription to the creative suite the pros use
Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription

Adobe is a brand known for industry-leading art tools like Photoshop, Audition, Illustrator, and InDesign. If your giftee is the creative type, a subscription to Adobe's Creative Cloud suite will set them up for an entire year (or month) of photo, video, and audio editing. 

*Sponsored by Adobe

A subscription for chocolate lovers
Best chocolate The Gourmet Chocolate of the Month Club subscription 4x3

Chocolate of the Month Subscription

Chocolate of the Month is our favorite chocolate subscription, as tested by a chocolatier for our guide to the best chocolates. Each month the club works with professionals at Zingerman's Delicatessen in Ann Arbor, Michigan to offer a curated assortment of bonbons and bars from international, small-batch chocolatiers. Each month you'll also get a newsletter with tasting notes and other educational information about the month's chocolates.

The ability to travel the world, one cup of coffee at a time
A person holding a mug of coffee over a map of the globe with bags and coffee beans from the Atlas coffee club monthly subscription scattered on top of it.

Atlas Coffee Club

More than one area of the globe boasts amazing coffee, and around-the-world subscription Atlas Coffee Club is out to prove that by sending coffee from a different region every month. Each order includes tailored brewing recommendations and a postcard with information about the country's coffee-growing methods so they'll fully appreciate the flavor and history of each cup. 

Read our full Atlas Coffee Club review.

A curated selection of ice cream for their sweet tooth
Multiple Jeni's ice cream pints assorted together in a freezer.

Jeni's Pint Club

There's no better way to satisfy a sweet tooth than with Jeni's Pint Club subscription. Each month they'll receive a delivery of four pints (including sneak peek flavors that haven't been publicly released) right to their doorstep, so they never have to worry about opening the freezer to find there's no ice cream left again. Jeni's Pint Club offers a 3-, 6-, or 12-month membership

Quarterly shipments of new shapes and flavors for pasta lovers
A hand holding a box Sfoglini pasta in a kitchen setting with several other boxes of pasta on a counter.

Sfoglini Pasta Club

Who wouldn't want a box filled with pasta delivered right to their doorstep each quarter? The Sfoglini Pasta Club includes 6 pastas in a shipment, with half of the bags in regular semolina shapes while the other half are limited options including unique pasta shapes, funky flavors, or even out-of-the-ordinary grains used to make the product.

A monthly box for the cocktail lover
Several cocktail ingredients from the Shaker & Spoon subscription box are displayed near orange cocktails.

Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club

Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club sends cocktails to your best friends and family every month. Each box has enough ingredients to make 12 drinks (minus the liquor) and original recipes. Ingredients include mixers, syrups, garnishes, bitters, and more.

Bonsai and terrariums that satisfy green thumbs
Potted plants and garden tools from My Garden Box.

My Garden Box

Turn their home into their own personal plant nursery with this monthly gardening and crafting package. Each month, they'll get everything from a planter, soil, and living plants, plus gardening tips.

High-quality, locally sourced meats straight to their door
Porter Road assorted meats and spices on graze and cutting boards.

Porter Road Gift Card

If they love to cook meat, or even just eat meat, they'll appreciate a gift from Porter Road. The brand offers a variety of boxes all featuring different selections of high-quality beef, chicken, and pork that can be delivered every 2, 4, or 6 weeks. Porter Road subscriptions can be customized to include meats that they prefer, there's no time commitment, and prices start at just $65. Since there are so many options, we suggest going for a gift card so they can choose the box that's best for them.

Monthly deliveries recounting historic events
Mail envelopes and aesthetically old fashioned letters.

History by Mail Subscription

Even the biggest history buffs often have a thirst for more knowledge about historical events, because there truly are just so many important and interesting moments in history worth learning about. Each month, History by Mail chooses a topic and then sends its subscribers detailed replicas of historical documents on that topic to help contextualize why, and how, things have unfolded as they did throughout history.

High-quality press-on nails that look like they came from the salon
Chillhouse nail glue and grooming products with artificial pink nails next to them.

Chillhouse Chill Tips Subscription

Help them save on trips to the nail salon with a monthly supply of press-ons from Chillhouse instead. Each set includes 24 nails (so they can experiment to find the perfect fit), non-damaging glue, a cuticle stick, a dual sided buffer and a file. With gorgeous designs like The Chill Line and Just The Tips, these press-ons look like a work of art.

A new spice blend every month for the chef in your life
A brown small bag on a counter with a rust colored label with text that reads, “Raw Spice Bar Tandoori Blend”.

Raw Spice Bar Monthly Spice Subscription

Whether it's for a birthday, anniversary, or just because, the foodie in your life will look forward to a new spice blend and complimentary recipe every month. Previous blends include Ras el Hanout Blend, a seasoning perfect for a Moroccan recipe; Za'atar, a Middle Eastern blend often used as a dry rub for meats and veggies; and Xinjiang, a spicy blend that's also known as Szechuan seasoning.

Themed boxes filled with cool gear from unique brands
A brown leather grooming bag with cosmetic products from Mitch and Marvis.

Bespoke Post Box

Bespoke Post sources quality, unique products from small businesses and creates boxes of well-curated goods tailored to their interests. Whether they're keen on their grooming routine, a home cook in training, or an outdoor enthusiast, a Bespoke Post box will help them discover exciting, new products they're sure to love each month.

All that you need to make your Pinterest project dreams come true
A colorful drawing from Cratejoy Adult and Craft subscription.

Adults & Crafts Subscription

Crafting lovers, rejoice because this box provides you with all you need to make your Pinterest dream projects come true. The box provides you with enough supplies to create the projects which range anywhere from photo transfer to woodworking.

Snacks from a different country each month
A subscription box of Universal Yums snack assortment.

Universal Yums Yum Box

Another delicious snack box option from Universal Yums, this one spotlights treats from a different country each month. Each box contains at 10-12 unique snacks, plus a guidebook with trivia and games from the country. Past boxes have featured snacks from Spain, Greece, Indonesia, and Israel. 

Read our full Universal Yums review.

Pottery projects they can create at home
The Sculped subscription box and items assorted next to paint brushes and pamphlets.

Sculpt Pottery Kit Course

Give them the gift of creativity with a weekly (or bi-weekly or monthly) delivery from Sculpd. This pottery class in a box has everything they need to get crafty and sculpt their very own pinch pots, sculptures, trinket trays, and other clay creations. Each kit includes 2 packs of air-dry clay, carving and cutting tools, 2 paintbrushes, 1 smoothing sponge, white acrylic paint, varnish, and a step-by-step guide to help them become the potter they've always dreamed they'd be. 

High-end and boutique brand name products
A Breo subscription box next to the smart devices and high-end products.

Breo Box Subscription

Past boxes from Breo Box have included TRX fitness accessories, smart home devices and smartwatches, and Bluetooth headphones. The high-end products aren't geared toward any gender — as long as they appreciate quality everyday essentials, fitness and health gear, and tech, they'll love Breo Box. 

Read our full Breo Box review.

Monthly self-care products for a little extra love
The Self-Love Affair Box from TheraBox is on display with body oil, cuticle oil, pure happiness pills, and more.

TheraBox Subscription

Each TheraBox includes full-sized wellness items for nurturing your mind, body, and soul. Your loved one will also get a research-based happiness activity curated by a therapist. 

Personalized monthly makeup and beauty products
Assorted makeup and skincare item from Ipsy beauty subscription.

Ipsy Glam Bag

Ipsy is the smart choice for anyone on your Christmas shopping list who whiles away the hours watching makeup tutorials on TikTok and YouTube. Each month, the company will send them a box of beauty products that cater to their skin tone, eye color, hair color, comfort level, and other preferences.

Hypoallergenic earrings for little ones
A customized pink LeMel studded headband on a model.

LeMel Stud Club

For little ones, there's nothing more fun than switching up their earrings and showing off new styles. That's why we love LeMel Stud Club. Each month, they'll get a pair of hypoallergenic, 14k gold studs. Usually styles feature gemstones, cz, or fun enamel designs. The Starter Set is a great pick, as its a month to month membership that can be cancelled at any time. If you know they'll be excited to get a new pair of earrings for months to come, you can go for the Earring Lover or Lil' LeMel VIP subscriptions, which are 3- and 6-month commitments, respectively.

Curated non-alcoholic cocktail kits
A Raising the Bar subscription box filled with non-alcoholic beverages and cocktail juices.

Raising The Bar Subscription

For the friend who's sober or experimenting with a "damp" lifestyle, a Raising The Bar subscription is an awesome way to let them enjoy all the fun of creating cocktails without the booze. Each box includes 3 cocktail recipes, alcohol-free spirits, shrubs, and syrups (enough ingredients to make 10-12 drink servings), and other bar tools and garnishes to give every drink that cocktail bar appeal.

Tested snacks, gear, and products for runners
The RunnerBox subscription box filled with snacks and treats.

RunnerBox Subscription

Let your favorite runner know how much you care with a RunnerBox subscription. Each RunnerBox is stuffed to the brim with accessories and snacks to fuel their training and recovery. Energy gels, performance granola, and pain-relieving Tiger Balm are just some of the products that have been featured in previous boxes. RunnerBox sends shipments out every two months with options to choose an annual plan, six-month plan, or go box by box. 

Challenging and beautiful puzzles to solve
A Jiggy Puzzle of a dog next to its packaging and box with the same photo.

Jiggy Puzzle Club

JIGGY makes puzzles so beautiful and fun, many are actually designed in collaboration with artists themselves, they won't want to put them back in the box when they're done putting them together. If you have a puzzle-lover in your life, a JIGGY Puzzle Club membership will keep them busy with solving a new 500-piece puzzle each month. Each puzzle even comes with puzzle glue so they can frame the puzzle and hang it up as art.

Better-for-you sodas to keep the fridge stocked
Three Olipop drinks in front of an Olipop Best Sellers box.

Olipop Subscription

Whether they're trying to lower their soda intake or take pride in their well-stocked drinks fridge, an Olipop subscription is sure to please. Olipop makes better-for-you beverages that will support their gut microbiome without sacrificing on flavor. The tonics are sweet-as-soda without all of the sugar and chemicals. From Classic Root Beer to Tripical Punch, there are a variety of scrumptious 12-packs to choose from. Once you pick their preferred flavors all you have to do is choose to have the boxes delivered every 2, 4, or 8 weeks.

Hand-selected artwork delivered monthly
Pictures hanging on a wall above a credenza console.

Art Crate

For the friend whose walls are never full enough, Art Crate is a fun and creative gift. Give them a gift card so they can walk through the entire Art Crate process– from the style-defining quiz to communicating with their curator– themselves. Each month they'll get one new piece of artwork ready to find its place in their home.

Monthly candles with scents they'll love
A white box with black text that says "share the light" and a three wick candle inside.

Wickbox Subscription

Your recipient will receive a new candle each month. Fragrances are selected based on their personal preferences, which Wickbox calls a "customized scent profile." Each candle arrives in an elegant gift box and its container features a unique decorative design.

An assortment of gourmet cheese to try
A plate of assorted cheese from Murray's Cheese monthly club.

Murray's Cheese Globetrotter's Cheese Club

When you give a loved one Murray's Cheese Globetrotter's Cheese Club, they will receive an item from a new iconic cheesemaking region each month. Each box contains three half-pound samples and tasting guidance from experts. 

A sleep and meditation app
The Calm meditation app shown on a phone with different options for guided meditations.

Calm Meditation App

Help them to unwind by gifting a subscription to Calm, a soothing solution to their stress. Calm is known for helping its app user maintain mindfulness, achieve better sleep, and reduce anxiety.

A wardrobe revamp for the person who doesn't have time to shop
A creative collage of clothing items from Menlo club.

Menlo Club

Menlo Club is an affordable men's clothing subscription that will supplement their existing wardrobe with fresh pieces. The membership gives them the opportunity to take a style quiz and receive two to three items from Menlo Club's brands based on their personal style. Senior reporter Amir Ismael tested it out and found it's the easiest way to dress nicely without overspending or going to the store.

Read our full Menlo review here.

A curated bundle of fan collectibles
A picture of Deadpool themed Lootcrate subscription box contents.

Loot Crate

Whether they are a gamer, anime fan, or pop culture aficionado, there's an exclusive crate for them. Each box is filled with multiple fan collectibles and apparel. Find the box that best aligns with your giftee's interests and get it delivered directly to their door. 

Full-sized bottles of wine to enjoy
A Winc subscription box next to open bottles of wine and wine glasses.

Winc Wine Subscription

Winc is a California-based company that both creates its own wine and curates bottles from top vineyards. It sends three full bottles of wine based on their "Palate Profile," so they'll get something that suits their particular taste. Its community rating system also points them to new names to try. 

Read our full Winc review

Toys and treats for their best animal friend
A collection Bark Box subscription boxes next to a medium sized dog.

BarkBox Subscription

The best way to please a dog owner is to gift not to them, but to their dog. Bark Box's adorable toys and all-natural treats are the highlight of the month for more than two million dogs nationwide. 

Read our full BarkBox review.

Entertainment options for every mood and interest
A family sitting in front of a television screen with Disney Plus shows on it.

Disney Plus Gift Card

The popular new streaming subscription features unlimited, ad-free access to thousands of movies and series (including original, exclusive programming), and the ability to stream on up to four devices simultaneously and add up to seven profiles. If you know someone who still hasn't subscribed, you can help them tune into all the Disney, PixarMarvel, and Star Wars content they've been craving. 

Read our full Disney+ review.

Beauty and grooming samples tailored to their style and needs
A Birchbox grooming box with male grooming items outside of it.

Birchbox Subscription

The grooming, skincare, and beauty industries couldn't be more packed with products for all types of needs and concerns. Birchbox digs through the clutter for them and picks out five samples each month that they should use. Starting at $22 a month, the value of the service is unparalleled. 

Read our full Birchbox review.

Razors and accessories needed for a close and comfortable shave
A Harry's shaving kit inside a Harry's subscription box.

Harry's Starter Set

The gift of a clean, smooth shave is more cherished than you might think. Harry's full line of shaving products work together seamlessly, and you can customize this combination of blades, creams, foaming gels, and post-shave balms to send to your recipient. 

Read our full Harry's review.

Convenient, easy-to-cook, and delicious meal kits
Pizza on a rectangular cutting board next to ranch and other kitchen items.

HelloFresh Gift Card

HelloFresh is one of our top meal kit subscription choices because of its tasty dishes, creative features like "Dinner-to-Lunch" recipes, and accompanying wine club. There are plans and menus to suit all types of cooks and family sizes, from vegetarian couples to omnivore families of four. If HelloFresh doesn't look like it'll suit your recipient, check out the gift options from one of these services. 

Read our full HelloFresh review.

The perfect gift for people who appreciate the feel of a physical book
An assortment of books from a Book of the Month subscription gift.

Book of the Month Club

This national book club is still going strong after more than 90 years. Every month, the bookworm in your life can choose a hardcover from five new titles and settle into a story that, more often than not, goes on to gain national attention and win major literary awards. 

Read our full Book of the Month review.

Toys and treats for their other best animal friend
A cat playing with gifts from a KitNip subscription box.

KitNipBox Subscription

Of course, cats also deserve to be spoiled. The toys will entertain them for hours and the treats will keep their bellies full through lazy afternoon naps. KitNipBox supports more than 100 animal welfare organizations by donating a portion of proceeds and products every month. 

Read our full KitNipBox review.

The seasonal subscription box filled with the best full-sized products
A person holding a Fabfitfun subscription gift box.

FabFitFun Box

FabFitFun curates eight to 10 full-sized, premium products across beauty, wellness, and fitness. Members can customize their boxes, add on other products, and enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from brand partners. 

Read our full FabFitFun review.

Activity-filled boxes that make kids forget they're even learning
Three children playing with toys from their Kiwi Co. subscription box.

KiwiCo Subscription

This kids' subscription is divided into eight different types of "crates" based on the age group. The Panda Crate (0-24 years old), for example, helps develop their imagination and fine motor skills; the Kiwi Crate (5-8 years old) blends crafts, science, and engineering into hands-on projects; and the Atlas Crate (6-11 years old) explores nature and art. 

Read our full KiwiCo Panda Crate review.

Products for the socially and environmentally conscious
An Alltrue subscription box sitting on a carpet floor.

Alltrue Box

Alltrue curates ethically made, vegan, and charitable products from the top socially conscious brands in beauty, fashion, wellness, home, and art. Each quarterly box has a retail value of more than $250 but only costs $69.95 and has the added benefit of doing good — for artisans, the environment, and your body. 

Read our full Alltrue review.

Designer clothing rentals for less
A clothing rack of colorful clothes from Rent The Runway.

Rent the Runway Subscription

Rent the Runway's innovative model means they no longer have to waste money on clothes they'll wear once or twice. Another clothing subscription to consider is competing rental service Stitch Fix, which caters to personal styles and budgets. 

Read our full Rent the Runway review.

Exclusive vinyl records to build their collection
A vinyl on a coffee table amid people and coffee mugs.

Vinyl Me, Please Membership

Adding to their vinyl collection isn't difficult when they can choose one exclusive LP each month from a collection of Essentials, Classics, and Rap and Hip Hop. The three-month gift membership includes one bonus record, while the six- and 12-month ones include two bonus records.

Read our full Vinyl Me, Please review.

Cured meats to snack on
A Carnivore subscription box next to a meat and cheese board.

Carnivore Club Gift Card

Hopefully they'll invite you to the picnic after they receive a box of delicious, handcrafted cured meats from Carnivore Club. The local salami, prosciutto, pancetta, and other cured meats taste far better than the kind they get from the grocery store.

Flower bouquets every week or every month, just because
A bouquet of pink flowers from Bouqs Co.

The Bouqs Co. Subscription

We would never turn down a regular shipment of beautiful flowers to adorn our desks or tabletops. With a subscription, you can save 30% on bouquets, enjoy free delivery, and set customizable dates for your lucky recipient. 

Authentic snacks from Japanese makers
Person opening a Bokksu box of Japanese treats.

Bokksu Snack Box

Experience the creative snack culture of Japan through Bokksu, the subscription where they won't know which one to tear open first. Think: Kit Kat flavors they can't find in the US, shiitake mushroom chips, kabocha bread, and citrus shortbread cookies. The themed boxes contain 20 to 24 snacks and a tea pairing. 

Read our full Bokksu review.

The best Korean sheet masks
Facetory assorted face sheet masks on a bamboo surface,

FaceTory Subscription

Soothing sheet masks are essential to an at-home spa day. Facetory sends high-quality Korean sheet masks for half their retail price. Made from unique ingredients like banana milk, yogurt, marine collagen, and 24-karat gold extract, they address a range of skin concerns and simply feel great on their skin. 

Read our full Facetory review.

An inclusive and personalized styling experience
Clothing and shoe items from Stitch Fix.

Stitch Fix Subscription

Stitch Fix offers the most styling options for different ages and body types: men, women, kids, plus size, maternity, and petite. The average price for men's and women's items is $55, but they can set their own budget to receive clothes they're comfortable with, and you can give a gift card in amounts up to $1,000. 

Read our full Stitch Fix review.

Premium Japanese sake from top breweries
A person holding three Tippsy sakes on a serving tray.

Tippsy Subscription

While you have plenty of wine clubs to choose from, other types of alcohol are quietly waiting in the background for their moment to shine. Sake is one example — it's harder and more expensive to find, and it lacks the mainstream education afforded to beer and wine. Tippsy sources its sake directly from the best Japanese breweries for a more affordable price and teaches your recipient everything they need to know to become a sake expert. 

Read our full Tippsy review.

Curated treats to satisfy a sweet tooth
A Candy Club subscription box filled with six ounce candy cups.

Candy Club

Giftees with a hankering for something sweet will appreciate receiving a Fun Box with six 6-ounce candy cups. The brand partners with smaller artisans as well as famed candy shops for a curated selection of delicious treats every month based on a personalized flavor profile. 

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