How to Cancel Nutrisystem in 2026

Updated February 2026 • 6 min read

Nutrisystem costs $250-450/month depending on your plan. That is up to $5,400/year on prepackaged meals. If you are ready to stop the auto-deliveries, you need to call — there is no way to cancel online. Here is how.

Cancel by Phone (Only Option)

1. Call 1-800-585-5483
2. Say you want to cancel your auto-delivery plan
3. The agent will ask why and offer alternatives (smaller plan, skip a month, discounts)
4. Decline firmly: "I want to cancel my auto-delivery and not receive any more shipments."
5. Get a confirmation number
6. Ask for email confirmation

Call hours: Monday-Friday 8am-11pm ET, Saturday-Sunday 9am-5:30pm ET. Expect 15-30 minutes including hold time.

The Auto-Renewal Trap

Nutrisystem auto-renews your meal plan every 4 weeks unless you cancel. The charge typically processes 5-7 days before your next shipment date. If you miss the window, you are charged for another month and a shipment is on its way. Call at least 7 days before your next delivery date to avoid this.

Refund Policy

• First shipment: 14-day money-back guarantee (minus shipping, return at your cost)
• Subsequent shipments: No refunds once shipped
• Unopened food: Can sometimes negotiate a partial credit — ask when you call
• Already charged but not shipped: May be able to cancel before it ships

What Nutrisystem Costs vs. Real Food

The math is stark:

• Nutrisystem Basic: ~$250/month ($8.30/day)
• Nutrisystem Uniquely Yours: ~$350/month ($11.60/day)
• Nutrisystem Uniquely Yours MAX: ~$450/month ($15/day)
• USDA Thrifty food plan: ~$310/month for a family of 4 ($2.60/person/day)
• Grocery meal prep: ~$5-8/day for healthy, portion-controlled meals

Alternatives

• DIY meal prep: $150-250/month, same portion control, fresher food
• Factor (prepared meals): $11-15/meal, higher quality, no commitment
• HelloFresh/EveryPlate: $5-10/serving, you cook but ingredients are pre-portioned
• Noom ($16/mo): Psychology-based approach — teaches you to eat better without meal replacement
• MyFitnessPal (free): Calorie tracking without the prepackaged food

The Bottom Line

Call 1-800-585-5483 at least 7 days before your next shipment date. Decline the retention offers, get a confirmation number, and redirect that $250-450/month toward groceries. The portion control and structure that makes Nutrisystem work can be replicated for a fraction of the cost with basic meal prep.