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#7 of 7 in Diet plans & nutrition programs

Jenny Craig review

A former centre-based program that closed in 2023 and was relaunched online by Wellful, the parent of Nutrisystem, as a meal-delivery brand.

Last checked · Available: US (online)

4.7/10, Limited

Weighted across
5 criteria

Strongest on plan structure (7.5).

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Scorecard

How Jenny Craig scores

Each criterion is scored 0-10 from public information, with the reason underneath. The total is the weighted average.
Coaching & human support25% weight4.0

Former in-person consultants ended with the 2023 closure; current coaching not confirmed.

Dietitian & clinical access20% weight3.0

No dietitian access confirmed in sources we checked.

App & tracking20% weight4.0

App availability for the relaunched brand not confirmed.

Plan structure20% weight7.5

Simple delivered-meal format.

Pricing clarity & flexibility15% weight5.0

Plan details are less widely documented since the relaunch.

Best for

People who want pre-made meals from a familiar name

Not ideal for

Anyone looking for in-person consultants

Trade-offs

Pros and cons

What stands out

  • Ready-made meals
  • Backed by the same parent as Nutrisystem

Worth knowing

  • No in-person centres since 2023
  • US only
  • Fewer published plan details

At a glance

Key facts and pricing

As Jenny Craig publishes them. “Not published” means we could not confirm the figure.
Plan format
Online meal delivery
Pricing model
Meal plans (details on site)
Coaching available
Not published
Mobile app
Not published
Dietitian / clinician access
Not published
Meals delivered
Yes
Free tier
No
Main regions
US
Price band
Premium
Founded
1983
Based in
USA (Wellful)

Pricing: Online meal plans; current pricing and plan details should be checked on the site.

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Questions

Jenny Craig: common questions

Is Jenny Craig good?

Jenny Craig scores 4.7 out of 10 in our diet plans & nutrition programs scorecard, rank 7 of 7. A former centre-based program that closed in 2023 and was relaunched online by Wellful, the parent of Nutrisystem, as a meal-delivery brand.

Who is Jenny Craig best for?

Best for people who want pre-made meals from a familiar name. Less suited to anyone looking for in-person consultants.

How much does Jenny Craig cost?

Online meal plans; current pricing and plan details should be checked on the site.

What are Jenny Craig's key terms and features?

Plan format: Online meal delivery; Pricing model: Meal plans (details on site); Meals delivered: Yes; Free tier: No; Main regions: US. As published by the brand, last checked 2026-11-01.

What is a good alternative to Jenny Craig?

WeightWatchers (WW) (7.8/10) is the top-scoring option in the same list. See the full diet plans & nutrition programs ranking for every alternative.

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Checked 1 Nov 2026. Brands change terms often; confirm on the brand's site before you buy.

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