Whether they’re a music lover, a bookworm or a beauty enthusiast, subscription gifts make excellent presents, especially if you need something in a pinch. To help you find the best gifts for everyone on your list this holiday season, we’ve rounded up 37 of the best subscriptions to gift, including subscriptions from editor-approved brands like Masterclass and Bokksu. From food subscription boxes you’ll be tempted to keep for yourself to subscriptions for the hobbyist, we’re convinced these gifts will be a hit among your family and friends this year.
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Best hobby subscription gifts
A thoughtful gift for the folks who love old-school records, every month they'll receive a new title that they can keep or swap. Choose between gifting a three-month, six-month or 12-month subscription.
We all know someone who loves having fresh flowers throughout their home. UrbanStems, our pick for the best designer flower delivery service, has three different subscription plans to choose from. You can also opt between having a bouquet delivered to their door every week, every two weeks or every four weeks.
A monthly subscription box from The Sill, would make a great gift for the person who has a green thumb and furry friends at home. Through the subscription plan, they'll have a potted, non-toxic plant delivered to their door every month over a three-month span.
We love Jiggy for its beautiful puzzles that double as framable art pieces. Through a three-month gift subscription, puzzle lovers will enjoy diving into a new 500-piece puzzle every month.
Instead of hitting the department store to shop for socks, surprise them with a Foot Cardigan subscription. They'll receive a new pair of socks (or two) in fun prints monthly. You can also pay up front for a six-month or a 12-month subscription.
Know someone who's obsessed with Wordle? This New York Times games subscription will give them full access to Wordle, Spelling Bee and more for a full year.
Looking for gifts for the notoriously hard-to-shop for people in your life? Look no further than a Bespoke Post subscription box. Each month they'll receive a shipment of goods tailored to their interests from small businesses.
If they've mentioned wanting to make more eco-friendly swaps ahead of the new year, a subscription to MightyNest is a great way for them to discover a new sustainable product every month.
This mail subscription service is the perfect way for history lovers to explore historical events in a new light. Each month, they'll receive a replica of a historical document in the mail, along with important contextual information.
A GlobeIn subscription box would make a great gift for the person who appreciates handmade goods. Every month, they'll receive a curated shipment of goods handcrafted in different places around the world.
Help them hit their reading goals by gifting them a Book of the Month subscription. They'll be able to select a new audiobook or a hardcover book every month over a three-, six- or 12-month period.
With a subscription to MasterClass they can take courses on music, acting, cooking and more. Our associate editor, Jillian Tracy, tried MasterClass for a month and loved that the platform offers a wide range of classes you can take at your own place. She also appreciated how interactive some of the classes were.
Present hunting for a cat parent? We recommend gifting them a KitNipBox subscription, so they can receive a box of cat products to their door every month. Choose between a one-, three-, six- or 12-month subscription.
If they're a proud dog owner, then a BarkBox subscription is just what they need. Every month, they'll receive an assortment of dog toys and treats for their favorite pal. Choose between a one-, three-, six- or 12-month subscription.
If they'd rather listen to books than read them, they'll appreciate receiving an Audible subscription. Depending on the duration of the subscription you choose, they'll receive between one and 12 credits to apply towards any title. As someone whose bought an Audible subscription for myself and gifted one to my grandma, I can't recommend it enough.
Best food and drink subscription boxes
If they have a sweet tooth, you can't go wrong with gifting chocolate. Over a three month period, they'll receive three bean-to-bar chocolate bars every month, including a limited-edition one.
Perfect for the person who would rather eat their present, each month they'll receive a Goldbelly box with enough food to feed four people.
Our photo editor, Molly Flores, is a fan of Mysa's thoughtfully-curated natural wine shipments. Through this wine subscription, they'll receive between three and six bottles each month for a three-, six- or 12-month period.
Nothing beats a fresh batch of popcorn which is why they'll be thrilled to receive this yummy subscription box from Cheerie Lane. Each month, the brand will send them a themed-box containing three different popcorn pod flavors and popcorn-themed items.
Perfect for the breakfast enthusiast, this breakfast box from Porter Road includes an assortment of breakfast foods, including pork bacon and sausage.
Perpetual snackers will love digging into this box of Japanese snacks that includes both sweet and savory options.
Whether their seasoned chefs or just starting out in the kitchen, this spice subscription builder is a great way for them to incorporate different flavors into their cooking.
A great gift for the person who loves to snack, they'll receive a curated box of treats every month over a three-, six-, nine- or 12-month period.
Best coffee subscription boxes
Treat your favorite coffee-lover by gifting them an Atlas Coffee subscription. They'll receive a bag of coffee from a new country every month, along with a postcard and a country card. Choose between a three-, six- or 12-month subscription period.
The Volcanica Essential Coffee Bundle, which our associate writer, Maxwell Shukuya recently tested, includes three of the brand's bestsellers — Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Kenya AA, and Costa Rican Peaberry. The brand allows you to select the frequency of the shipment and to cancel the subscription whenever you want. "Despite some initial skepticism about Volcanica Coffee, I was impressed with the Georgia-based roaster's Essential Coffee Bundle," he says. "Each coffee was unique, complex and roasted within a few weeks of the shipping date, though the fruity Ethiopian Yirgacheffe was my favorite."
Choose between a three-, six or 12-month subscription and each month Trade Coffee will send them a new bag of roasted-to-order coffee to enjoy. After testing multiple coffee subscriptions we decided that Trade Coffee's subscription service is the best for those who crave variety.
Simply select the amount of coffee you'd like to give and the frequency and Counter Culture Coffee will deliver a shipment of coffee to their door every month.
Ideal for Keurig users, they'll receive an assortment of single cups they can use to make their morning cup of joe.
Best beauty and wellness subscription gifts
If they love candles, consider surprising them with a candle subscription. Every month they'll receive a new candle from Keap.
Pick between a three-, six or twelve-month subscription and every month Scentbird will ship them a new fragrance.
A great gift for beauty lovers, this subscription box comes packed with editor-approved beauty finds.
We could all use a little more "me time." This self-care subscription box from TheraBox has everything they need to relax and pamper themselves.
A FabFitFun subscription is a great way for the giftee to discover new beauty and wellness products. Choose between an annual plan or a quarterly one and they'll receive a box of six full-sized products.
Pick between a one, three-, six- or 12-month subscription, and they'll receive a shipment of five to eight full-sized products or deluxe travel-sized products, curated with women of color in mind, to their door every month.
Best kids’ subscription boxes
With boxes designed to teach them about geography, culture, and more, Little Passports' subscription boxes are a fun way for kids to learn about new topics.
A subscription to The Picture Book Club would make a great gift for parents with young children, especially if reading a picture book together is part of their nightly routine.
KiwiCo offers several different subscription boxes, including an art-focused subscription box for the aspiring young artist in your family.
Why trust CNN Underscored
Here at Underscored, we make it our job to stay up to date on all the latest products, but we don’t just find them; we also rigorously test products from hundreds of brands to make sure every gift you give is a hit. We also know that you get tired of seeing the same gift ideas year after year, which is why our team of editors has carefully curated each of our gift guides with a selection of products tailored to the person, hobby or event you’re shopping for (though, if you’re seeing some repeat products in our coverage, it probably just means that we really love them). For this article, we scoured the internet in search of the best subscription services, taking into account subscription plans our editors have used and what reviewers had to say.