Factor vs Jenny Craig
Factor leads Jenny Craig by 0.8 points overall (5.5 vs 4.7).
5.5/10, Fair
4.7/10, Limited
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
Factor3.0
A meal service rather than a coached program.
Coaching & human support
25% weight
Jenny Craig4.0
Former in-person consultants ended with the 2023 closure; current coaching not confirmed.
Factor3.5
No dietitian access confirmed in sources we checked.
Dietitian & clinical access
20% weight
Jenny Craig3.0
No dietitian access confirmed in sources we checked.
Factor7.0
App for choosing meals and managing deliveries.
App & tracking
20% weight
Jenny Craig4.0
App availability for the relaunched brand not confirmed.
Factor8.0
Simple weekly menu with dietary filters.
Plan structure
20% weight
Jenny Craig7.5
Simple delivered-meal format.
Factor7.0
Clear per-meal pricing with skip and pause options.
Pricing clarity & flexibility
15% weight
Jenny Craig5.0
Plan details are less widely documented since the relaunch.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | Factor | Jenny Craig |
|---|---|---|
| Plan format | Prepared meal delivery | Online meal delivery |
| Pricing model | Weekly subscription, priced per meal | Meal plans (details on site) |
| Coaching available | No | Not published |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not published |
| Dietitian / clinician access | Not published | Not published |
| Meals delivered | Yes | Yes |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Main regions | US, Canada | US |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose Factor if…
You want something best for busy people who want ready meals without cooking.
- + No cooking required
- + Flexible weekly ordering
- + Now also sold in some Target stores (US)
Choose Jenny Craig if…
You want something best for people who want pre-made meals from a familiar name.
- + Ready-made meals
- + Backed by the same parent as Nutrisystem
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
Factor vs Jenny Craig: quick answers
Is Factor better than Jenny Craig?
Factor leads Jenny Craig by 0.8 points overall (5.5 vs 4.7). Factor scores higher on dietitian & clinical access, app & tracking, plan structure, pricing clarity & flexibility. Jenny Craig scores higher on coaching & human support.
Who should choose Jenny Craig over Factor?
Jenny Craig is best for people who want pre-made meals from a familiar name. Factor is best for busy people who want ready meals without cooking.
How were Factor and Jenny Craig scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for diet plans & nutrition programs, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.