Naked Wines vs Wine Insiders
Naked Wines
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Quick verdict
Naked Wines edges it overall, winning 4 of 4 rating categories. Naked Wines is cheaper to start ($40 vs $89).
Choose Naked Wines if…
You’re people who want to choose every bottle and pay less for it. Not a box club but a members’ wine shop: you put $40 a month into your account and spend it on wines from independent winemakers at member prices of up to 60% off.
See current offerChoose Wine Insiders if…
You’re bulk buyers who want the lowest price per bottle. A budget case club: the first 12 bottles (plus bonus bottles) for about $89, then 12 bottles every 12 weeks for about $155 plus shipping.
See current offerSide by side
| Naked Wines | Wine Insiders | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value | 4.6/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Wine quality | 4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Choice & personalization | 4.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Flexibility | 4.2/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Starting price | $40 | $89 |
| Approx. per bottle | $13 | $11.66 |
| Bottles per shipment | You choose (orders of 6+) | 12 |
| How often | $40/month deposit; order whenever you like | Every 12 weeks |
| Shipping | Free on orders of $200+ | About $19.95 per case |
| Intro offer | - | - |
| Guarantee | Money back on any bottle you don’t like | “Perfect pour” satisfaction promise |
| Skip / cancel | Pause or cancel any time online | Skip or cancel online or by phone |
| What you can choose | Any: you pick every bottle from the member shop | Reds, whites or mixed |
| Ships to | Most US states | Most US states |
| Best for | People who want to choose every bottle and pay less for it | Bulk buyers who want the lowest price per bottle |
Naked Wines: pros & cons
- You choose every bottle: nothing arrives you didn’t pick
- Member prices are well below the listed market price
- Wines come from independent winemakers you can read about
- Money-back guarantee on bottles you don’t enjoy
- The $40 monthly deposit builds up whether you order or not
- Free delivery needs a $200 order
- “Market price” comparisons are Naked’s own figures
Wine Insiders: pros & cons
- One of the lowest per-bottle prices around
- Bonus bottles with the first case
- Simple red, white or mixed choice
- Quality is everyday, not special
- Shipping on top of the case price
- Full cases only