Glossybox vs Birchbox
Last verified 25/06/2026
Glossybox is the cheaper and giftable option on record at £9.00 per monthly box, while Birchbox is recorded at £20.00, lists a trial option and is not recorded as giftable. If you want a budget or gift beauty box, Glossybox fits; Birchbox suits buyers happy to pay more for the brand that helped create the format.
Quick comparison
| Box | From | Frequency | Trial | Gift | Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glossybox Beauty Subscription | £9.00 | Monthly | No | Yes | - |
| Birchbox Monthly Beauty Box | £20.00 | Monthly | Yes | No | - |
Choose Glossybox if…
- You want the lower recorded price of £9.00 per monthly box.
- You need a gift option, which Glossybox records and Birchbox does not.
- A monthly discovery box at a budget price is the main goal.
Choose Birchbox if…
- You want the recorded trial option to sample the format first.
- You are happy at the higher £20.00 recorded price for an established beauty-box brand.
- Gifting is not a requirement, since Birchbox does not record a gift option.
Glossybox and Birchbox are two of the best-known monthly beauty subscriptions in the UK, and Subora records clear differences between them. Glossybox starts at £9.00 with a gift option, while Birchbox starts at £20.00, records a trial option and is not recorded as giftable.
Price is the headline split. At a recorded £9.00, Glossybox is less than half the recorded Birchbox price, which matters if you are buying a monthly treat or a present. Birchbox helped popularise the beauty-box category and records a trial option for first-time buyers.
Subora does not store the sample-versus-full-size mix, brand lists or allergen information, which change every month on each merchant site. If you have sensitive skin or specific preferences, read the current contents before subscribing.
How we compared these subscriptions
This comparison uses approved catalogue fields from Subora. Stored starting price, delivery frequency, gift and cancellation flags where recorded. We did not taste-test products, use ratings or favour affiliate listings. Prices and terms change; confirm the regular charge, delivery fee, contents and renewal terms with each merchant.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glossybox or Birchbox cheaper?
Glossybox records the lower price at £9.00 per monthly box, against £20.00 for Birchbox. Promotions and first-box offers can change the initial charge, so confirm the renewal price on each merchant site.
Can I gift Birchbox?
Birchbox is not recorded as giftable in Subora's catalogue, while Glossybox records a gift option. If you are buying a present, check the current gifting options on the merchant site before ordering.
Has Subora personally tested these subscriptions?
No. This page compares approved catalogue data and does not claim first-hand testing, ratings or a universal winner.
Should I confirm details with the merchant?
Yes. Check the current regular price, delivery cost, contents, renewal and cancellation terms before paying.