The 10 Best Subscription Services to Give as Gifts

From pet owners to coffee lovers — we’ve rounded up the best subscription services to give as gifts.

Nowadays, some of the very best gifts are monthly subscription boxes because the recipient is able to be surprised and spoiled all year long. We’ve rounded up the 10 best subscription services that make great gifts — especially last-minute holiday or birthday gifts, because there’s typically no shipment required to get started. Bonus: The duration of the subscriptions vary, giving you options for cost and the life of the subscription you pick.

Birchbox — The original beauty box, Birchbox creates monthly boxes for both men and women, curating makeup, skincare and hair samples that are personalized based on personalized preferences.

Stitch Fix — This popular online service offers a personalized stylist to handpick garments and clothes for your body type and style preferences, delivered to your doorstep every month.

Dollar Shave Club — Great for dad, the husband, or brothers, Dollar Shave Club offers high quality razor blades and grooming products delivered for just a few bucks.

Mistobox — Yes, there’s even a coffee subscription that lets you tailor how often fresh roasted coffee is delivered to your door, handpicked by Mistobox’s coffee concierge team based on your feedback and preferences.

Lootcrate — Even geeks have their own subscription box. Lootcrate offers a one-time gift purchase of boxes with themes, such as anime, WWE, and Sanrio collectibles.

Barkbox — Know someone who dotes on their pooch? Then a subscription to Barkbox, which includes treats and toys, would make both owner and fido happy.

Cocktail Courier — For your epicurean friend who enjoys hosting parties that feature cocktails so good they should be on restaurant menus.

Underwear Boxes — Spoil someone in your life with new undies every month, whether from The Underwear Expert or Splendies.

Fabletics — From yoga pants to running gear, Fabletics offers affordable, high quality and stylish workout clothes for women and men.

Snack Boxes — There’s quite of few subscription services for snacks, so picking one will depend on what the recipient prefers: vegan snacks, gluten-free eats, organic choices, loose leaf tea, handpicked by a registered dietitian, snacks to share at the office, or a little bit of everything.

What subscriptions services do you like best? Tweet us at @GiftHero to let us know.