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The least expensive direct-to-consumer dog foods

Updated June 15, 2026 · 9 foods · every value sourced

The least expensive direct-to-consumer brands.

The least expensive direct-to-consumer brands.

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Wild EarthKibble
Maintenance Formula (plant-based)
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-freeDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$3.82
$3.75 / 1,000 kcal
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Wild Earth
Maintenance Formula (plant-based)
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-freeDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$3.82
$3.75 / 1,000 kcal
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Sundays for DogsAir-dried
Everyday
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-freeDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$8.17
$8.02 / 1,000 kcal
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Sundays for Dogs
Everyday
Air-dried
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-freeDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$8.17
$8.02 / 1,000 kcal
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Spot & TangoAir-dried
UnKibble
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$9.15
$8.98 / 1,000 kcal
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Spot & Tango
UnKibble
Air-dried
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$9.15
$8.98 / 1,000 kcal
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The Farmer's DogFresh
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort, extra health metrics)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.17
$9.99 / 1,000 kcal
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The Farmer's Dog
Fresh
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort, extra health metrics)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.17
$9.99 / 1,000 kcal
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Nom NomFresh
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-freeDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$12.66
$12.43 / 1,000 kcal
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Nom Nom
Fresh
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-freeDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$12.66
$12.43 / 1,000 kcal
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OllieFresh
Fresh (gently cooked)
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$12.72
$12.49 / 1,000 kcal
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Ollie
Fresh (gently cooked)
Fresh
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$12.72
$12.49 / 1,000 kcal
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JustFoodForDogsFresh
Fresh Frozen
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$13.85
$13.60 / 1,000 kcal
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JustFoodForDogs
Fresh Frozen
Fresh
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$13.85
$13.60 / 1,000 kcal
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Spot & TangoFresh
Fresh (frozen)
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-freeDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$14.36
$14.10 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Spot & Tango
Fresh (frozen)
Fresh
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-freeDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$14.36
$14.10 / 1,000 kcal
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Dr. Marty Nature's BlendFreeze-dried
Essential Wellness
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-freeDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$26.98
$26.49 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Dr. Marty Nature's Blend
Essential Wellness
Freeze-dried
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-freeDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$26.98
$26.49 / 1,000 kcal
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