Listly by isaac
Subscription packages have been around for a long time but, these days, the variety of goods you can sign up to receive on a monthly basis is expansive! With a modern-day subscription, you can sign up for the delivery of anything from clothes to confectionery and beyond. Here, we have comprised a list of our top 10 favourite subscription companies that you should subscribe to. We've found something to suit everyone from gamers to dog lovers and even vegans or bookworms!
Socks in a Box a 3-6 month subscription of which you will receive a pair of high-quality socks each month. It’s a fantastic gift-giving idea that will be sure to bring a smile to the face of the recipient.
You are able to select from a variety of designs and styles when purchasing your subscription with options for both men and women. Whether you’re after some whacky designs and crazy colours or smart and stylish socks – you’ll find the right package for you or the recipient.
How it Works
If you’re wanting to subscribe, there are only a few short steps to take.
First off, choose the package you’re after – this’ll be the style of socks and the length of subscription (price varies depending on selection). After choosing your subscription package, the control you get over delivery options with socks in a box is unparalleled: You can choose your start date (all boxes are delivered on Wednesdays) and you have a number of additional options such as ‘Do Not Open Until’ which is perfect when giving gifts for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries etc. You also have the opportunity to have the first box delivered to you so that you are able to hand over the gift face-to-face for a more personal touch. They even give you the option to write your own custom message to the recipient that appears on a card within the packaging. All of these features make this subscription a fantastic gift to give to friends, family and loved ones.
Prices start at £19.99 – view the full their product range and subscribe to Socks in a Box.
The Vegan Kind is a fantastic investment for any vegan or animal lover. They provide boxes of vegan products, from food to cosmetics, that are delivered to your door month-by-month from as little as £8.00! Examples of the things you can expect to receive include Dairy-free chocolates, vegan sweets, cruelty-free makeup and cosmetic products and more!
If you choose to subscribe to The Vegan Kind you are free to cancel at any time with no long-term contract tie-ins. All UK deliveries are sent via Royal Mail and are shipped within 4 days of the first month. All you have to do is select either the ‘Lifestyle’ or ‘Beauty’ package, choose the subscription plan that’s best for you, create your account and you’ll be on your way to getting a box of vegan goodies delivered to your door!
The Vegan Kind also offer gift subscriptions ranging from 3-12 months for any friends or family members who have chosen or want to try the vegan lifestyle. Worldwide shipping is also available at an added, but reasonable cost enabling those from all regions of the world to have The Vegan Kind subscription experience.
This is definitely a subscription to consider for anyone on the fence regarding veganism, or someone wanting to gift a vegan friend of theirs. Check them out and subscribe to The Vegan Kind.
If you know of a friend or family member who’s a real bookworm and loves a good old read, then The Willoughby Book Club is the perfect place to get the perfect gift for them. They offer a range of subscriptions to ensure you’re getting the right kind of books for you, whether into contemporary, classic, cooking, gardening or even something for kids - wherever your interests lie, they’ve more than likely got a suitable subscription package for you.
All you need to do is, firstly, choose your book subscription. They have a range to select from and these are all available in 3, 6 or 12-month packages.
Next, tell them a bit about the recipient of your gift – they’ll walk you through, asking a couple of quick questions about their interests and reading preferences etc. which enables them to really tailor the subscription experience to their individual tastes.
After that, all that’s left to do is checkout and your good deed for the day is done! Your recipient will receive their first book on the 1st day of the following month. Prices start at £29.99 and for every box sent, a book is donated to a charity (Book Aid International) who provide children all over Africa with learning resources and enjoyment.
Visit The Willoughby Book Club here.
Calling all coffee lovers – This one here is for you! Real Coffee Bag Co. is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of coffee bags (coffee, but in the style of a tea bag). Their coffee bags contain award-winning, freshly ground coffee which gives you the same delicious tasting coffee you’d get when using a cafetiere or coffee machine but the speed and ease of instant coffee – perfect for the early morning rush.
To subscribe to Real Coffee Bag Co. all you need to do is visit their subscription coffee page and choose from their widely varied selection of blends and flavours (which includes: Colombian Pure, Iberian Blend, Salted Caramel, Hazelnut and many more as well as a Decaf blend) and add to cart. Once you’ve checked out you will receive a pouch of coffee bags each month for a year. Delivery in the UK is free which is a lovely added bonus and if for any reason, the Coffee Club isn’t for you, or doesn’t meet your expectations, you’re free to cancel at any point and get refunded for the remainder of your subscription.
The subscription costs £49.99 for a year which works out at little over 16p per mug of coffee. Fantastic prices for great tasting coffee that’s as easy as instant!
Check out Real Coffee Bag Co.
Stiffy Club is a brand trying to push the importance of sexual health with their condom subscription packages. A lot of people have a lot of reasons or excuses for not using condoms as a form of contraception. Some people say it doesn’t feel right, some people are too shy or embarrassed to purchase condoms over the counter and some people just “don’t have one” in the heat of the moment.
Subscribing to Stiffy Club is the ideal way to avoid any awkward face-to-face encounters whilst simultaneously ensuring that you don’t run out of protection should the need for a condom unexpectedly arise. Once you’ve signed up you’ll receive either 5,10 or 20 CE and British Kite Mark approved condoms a month (depending on the subscription package you’ve selected). These will be delivered directly to your door in discreet packaging and, best of all, delivery is completely free!
You need not worry about sizing as, according to Stiffy Club, one size fits all (contrary to popular belief). Their condoms are top-quality and sensitivity-ensured, giving you the peace of mind to go forth and not multiply.
For more information on Stiffy Club and their condoms, visit the Stiffy Club site.
Dollar shave club is a men's shaving subscription that delivers premium shaving goods directly to your doorstep. This is a great service for men who don't want to spend time going out and buying shaving equipment. The standard price for the subscription is £5 a month and, for this small sum, you’ll receive high-quality razors and some shave butter. Dollar Shave Club boasts some top-notch products that combine luxury and functionality for a very reasonable price. Couple that with the convenience of having the toiletries delivered to you each month and you’re most certainly on to a winner.
Dollar Shave Club started up around 2011 and have been expanding ever since. They’ve become a very appealing and popular brand within the market of the product and service they provide. They renowned for their fantastic marketing techniques and, if you haven’t seen their TV ads, we highly recommend that you check those out on YouTube as they’re such a good laugh.
If for any reason you are unhappy with the products or service being provided to you by Dollar Shave Club, they say they are happy to refund you which is always great when trying out something new for the first time.
Check out Dollar Shave Club
Graze is a subscription service that provides healthy snacks and nibbles that you can pick from on the website. They have different types of packages to suit your lifestyle: variety, protein and light boxes. They all contain delicious items, but each package suits a different need or desires. The ‘light’ box is for those seeking a ‘lighter’ diet and this package only contains 150 calories. The ‘protein’ one contains 25 packs of foods that are protein-rich. Finally, the ‘variety’ box includes a wide range of different snacks for you to enjoy throughout the month.
The subscription will cost you around £10 depending on what snacks you choose for your box. Graze is a brand that was born in the United Kingdom and they actually make their own snacks rather than selling other brands’ products which is refreshing as, if you’re new to graze, you probably won’t have tried these products before. When subscribing to Graze, you can choose from an expansive variety of snacks. If you’re not sure and want to confirm that you enjoy the products that Graze delivers, you can buy them from one of their partnered retailers such as Sainsburys, boots or WHSmith’s to ‘try before you buy’.
Go to the Graze website to learn more about their healthy snack subscriptions.
Honest Brew Beer offers a subscription that enables you to have a selection of beers delivered to your home on a monthly basis. They offer a range of packages with varying prices within their selection of products - from £28 up to £70. They also do custom cases, birthday boxes and gifts in addition to their subscription packages. The great thing about the Honest Brew Beer subscription is that their delivery system is so fluid and flexible to work around your schedule. You can pick how big you want the boxes, the day of delivery and frequency which makes life a whole lot easier.
The main mission of the Honest Brew company is to provide more accessible great tasting craft beer. They were made in the United Kingdom and deliver thousands of beer subscriptions across the UK. The beers that they use come from over 100 different breweries all across the globe, so you know they’ll be selling a wide variety of products for people to choose from.
Fun Fact - 95% of the beers that they sell aren't sold in supermarkets, so they certainly can offer you a unique range of beers to try that you may have never even seen or heard of!
Have a browse through the Honest Brew site to find out more regarding their beer subscription.
Loot Crate offers great geeky gear, games and gadgets. These boxes get delivered directly to your door every month with prices varying depending on how long your subscription package is. The prices are fantastic - they claim that the value of the goods in the crate is actually worth more than what you pay monthly so you’re essentially saving yourself big bucks! They have many different types of subscription packages for geeks ranging from: gaming, pop culture, TV and film, apparel crates.
The kind of things you’ll find in their boxes/crates depends on the package you choose but includes: video games, t-shirts, socks, underwear, DVDs, collectables and more!
Their subscriptions packages range from £9-£59 per month and the shipping is included in these prices which is always a nice added bonus. Across the site, you’ll find ways to save 10%, 20% off of your orders by signing up for their newsletter or seasonal sales. Visit the Loot Crate website to find out more…
Dogg treats provide a great subscription service for all dog-owners who want to spoil their beloved pooch with treats and toys. It’s a fantastic alternative to travelling to the pet store and purchasing the doggy goods - having them delivered to your door is such an easy option.
The ‘Dogg Treats’ goodie bags come in two different sizes, the snack pack and the mega pack. The snack pack contains a variety of treats. Whereas the mega pack contains a variety of treats as well as toys and accessories for your pooch to play with.
You can choose one of the subscription boxes on the basis of how big or small your dog is. The company also is in partnership with Dogs Trust and, for every subscription purchase, £0.50 goes to the charity. This is a lovely touch that I’m sure all dog lovers will have a soft spot for as Dogs Trust is responsible for the rehabilitation and rehoming of abused and abandoned dogs.
For more information and to subscribe to Dogg Treats, visit the Dogg Treats website.