The best gifts are often the ones that just keep on giving – which is exactly why gifting a subscription service is so great. Streaming services, subscription boxes, memberships and more all make great gifts, and there are strong values under $10/month on ad‑supported tiers like Netflix with ads ($6.99) and Disney+ with ads ($7.99), while premium ad‑free plans typically land between about $13–$23/month. In 2025, providers lean into tiered choices and bundles so it’s easy to match any budget (Deloitte Digital Media Trends).
Whether you sign the recipient up for just a few months or an entire year, you’ll be giving them something that reminds them of you every time they use the service, or the box shows up in the mail. Price changes have been common recently (for example, Spotify Premium Individual is $11.99 and many video services re‑tiered ad‑free plans), so gifts that include flexibility—pause/skip options, easy cancellations, and annual prepay discounts—deliver the best value in 2025 (Deloitte) (PlayStation Plus offers monthly or discounted annual).
Subscription services are also often a one-size-fits-most type of gift, since the recipient can usually customize what they get out of the service. Digital gifting also skips shipping and returns, which helps avoid waste and packaging, aligning with greener gifting preferences and new guidance to make claims clearly and credibly (UK Green Claims Code). If you do ship anything, look for brands that right‑size packaging and support reuse/refill to reduce impact (EU Ecodesign regulation highlights durability/reuse).
For the Whole Family
Fabletics
This popular activewear subscription service has options for women and men, with styles for training, studio classes, and athleisure. As with many 2025 subscriptions, the best experience comes from flexible policies—easy size exchanges, pauses, and clear cancellations—now widely expected by consumers across categories (State of the Connected Customer). If your giftee prefers a digital entertainment twist, pairing apparel with a month of ad‑supported streaming keeps costs low: Netflix with ads $6.99 or Disney+ with ads $7.99 can be family crowd‑pleasers.
Price: Gift cards start at $50; compare with low‑cost add‑ons like Netflix with ads ($6.99) or Disney+ with ads ($7.99) for a month of streaming value
Classpass
If your recipient lives in an urban area with fitness studios nearby, a Classpass subscription is a great way for them to try out lots of different workouts. You can check the availability in their city here. ClassPass also offers an employer program so some people can access credits through workplace benefits—handy if you want your gift to complement a corporate wellness stipend (ClassPass for Teams). For at‑home workouts, app‑only options like Peloton’s app tiers add guided training without equipment (Peloton Gym/app tiers).
Price: Gift cards available in any amount; as a budget benchmark, popular digital add‑ons include Spotify Premium Individual at $11.99/month (Spotify)
Fabletics
This popular activewear subscription service has options for women and men, as well as lots of different activities. To make the gift more future‑proof, include a note encouraging recipients to use pause/skip tools and to check renewal reminders—regulators are pushing for clearer “click‑to‑cancel” experiences that customers value (UK DMCC Act). Want a complementary digital perk? Consider an AI assistant add‑on for students or creators: ChatGPT Plus is $20/month or Google One AI Premium is $19.99/month.
Price: Gift cards start at $50; pair with a month of AI or music for under $20 (ChatGPT Plus $20; Google One AI Premium $19.99; Spotify Premium Individual $11.99) (OpenAI) (Google One) (Spotify)
STEM Club Toy Subscription
Get science, technology, engineering, and math toolsand toys delivered every one, two, or three months. Availability and program details can change over time, so always review the current product page before gifting. For screen‑based, family‑friendly alternatives that fit a range of budgets, consider gaming memberships with parental controls like Xbox Game Pass Core ($9.99/month) or PlayStation Plus Essential ($9.99/month) which include online play and rotating game libraries.
Price: Varies by selection and cadence; digital alternatives start at $9.99/month (Game Pass Core or PS Plus Essential) (Xbox) (PlayStation)
For the beauty guru
Birchbox
Birchbox is one of the OG subscription boxes, and it has a cult following of subscribers who swear by the monthly box of beauty samples tailored to fit your preferences. Discovery‑oriented boxes work best when they’re flexible to skip or pause and when packaging is right‑sized or reusable to reduce waste—both are differentiators customers increasingly look for (Ecodesign/circularity) (Green Claims guidance). They even have grooming boxes for the man in your life.
Price: Gifting options and terms vary; many services offer better value on multi‑month prepay vs. monthly billing (2025 trend: annual prepay discounts)
Allure Beauty Box
Get a monthly box of editor-approved beauty products that comes with a mini-mag packed with tips. In a year where price sensitivity is high, beauty boxes that publish clear value, easy cancellations, and sustainable packaging details tend to earn more trust and loyalty from recipients (customer expectations) (claims integrity).
Price: Multi‑month gift plans are commonly discounted vs. month‑to‑month; confirm current offers and any renewal terms prior to gifting (renewal reminders/click‑to‑cancel)
For the fashionable-forward
Rocksbox
Buying jewelry for someone else can be tricky and expensive. Rocksbox, however, lets your recipient choose the pieces they want, wear them for a month, then swap for new selections—so you’re giving the gift of jewelry and shopping without committing to a single piece. Rental/reuse models also align with circularity goals by extending product life and reducing one‑and‑done purchases (Ecodesign: durability/reuse).
Price: Gift membership options vary; as a reference for add‑on gifts, music streaming for the household starts at $11.99/month for Spotify Premium Individual (Spotify)
Fab Fit Fun
This is kind of the holy grail of lifestyle subscription boxes. Fab Fit Fun ships full-size beauty, fashion, and home picks each season and often provides better per‑box value when prepaid annually—a common pattern in today’s subscription landscape. As households manage budgets, many rotate subscriptions or bundle lower‑cost digital services (like Netflix with ads $6.99 or Disney+ with ads $7.99) between seasonal boxes to stretch value (Deloitte: rotate and bundle).
Price: Gift cards (that can be applied to a membership, add-ons, and shop purchases) start at $25; consider pairing with a month of ad-supported streaming under $8
For the Foodie
Wine Down Box
While there are lots of wine subscriptions out there, Wine Down Box is great because your monthly bottle of wine comes with perfectly paired cheese and charcuterie—basically a date night in a box. If you want to round out the experience, consider adding a month of ad‑free music for ambience: Spotify Premium Individual is $11.99/month, with offline listening and no ads.
Price: Subscriptions are typically sold in 1, 3, 6, or 12‑month terms; add music for $11.99/month to complete the experience (Spotify)
Blue Apron
Blue Apron was one of our favorite meal delivery services because it had the most innovative recipes. If you know someone who loves to cook, a gift card for a Blue Apron meal or wine subscription makes for the perfect gift. Blue Apron has also expanded quicker formats like Heat & Eat single‑serve meals and Ready to Cook options to cut prep time—useful for weeknights or new cooks.
Price: Gift cards available at any price; select meal formats (Heat & Eat or Ready to Cook) to match time and skill preferences
For the Parents
Prime Book Box
Send a family a curated selection of kids books for significant savings off list price. Availability, age ranges, and cadence can change over time, so confirm current details on the product page before gifting. Looking for a digital add‑on that the whole household can use? A family streaming plan is a flexible choice—Disney+ Premium (ad‑free) is $13.99/month for downloads and 4K where available, and Spotify Premium Family is $19.99/month for up to six accounts (verification rules apply).
Price: Box pricing varies; common digital family add‑ons range from $13.99/month (Disney+ ad‑free) to $19.99/month (Spotify Family) (Disney+) (Spotify)
STEM Club Toy Subscription
Get science, technology, engineering, and math toolsand toys delivered every one, two, or three months. If physical shipments aren’t ideal, a budget‑friendly digital alternative is a gaming or streaming membership: Xbox Game Pass PC $11.99/month or PS Plus Extra $14.99/month add big libraries, while Netflix Standard (ad‑free) is $15.49 for households that prefer films and series.
Price: Product pricing varies; digital alternatives span $11.99–$15.49/month depending on service and tier (Xbox) (PlayStation) (Netflix)
For the Health Nut
Classpass
If your recipient lives in an urban area with fitness studios nearby, a Classpass subscription is a great way for them to try out lots of different workouts. You can check the availability in their city here. Many fitness lovers now mix studio credits with home options—Peloton’s app introduced tiers and Peloton Gym for guided strength routines—while music subscriptions like Spotify Premium $11.99 keep motivation high with offline playlists.
Price: Gift cards available in any amount; mix with low‑cost digital adds (Spotify $11.99, Netflix with ads $6.99) to customize the bundle (Spotify) (Netflix)
Fabletics
This popular activewear subscription service has options for women and men, as well as lots of different activities. For recipients who care about lower‑impact choices, encourage them to select fewer, higher‑quality pieces and reuse packaging where possible—an approach aligned with 2025 guidance to design for durability, reuse, and clear environmental claims (Ecodesign) (Green Claims Code).
Price: Gift cards start at $50; consider adding a month of Disney+ Premium ad‑free ($13.99) or Game Pass Ultimate ($19.99) for cross‑training rest days (Disney+) (Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)
