Compared on one dog · prices checked October 21, 2026
Best freeze-dried dog food: price per pound and per day
Open Farm has the lowest median catalog price at $42.61 per pound among the brands compared. Brand-store prices checked October 21, 2026 cover 66 packs across 2 brands; daily cost also depends on each recipe’s calories.
Tick up to three recipes to compare them side by side for the same dog.
| Compare | Brand and recipe | Label | Per lb | 10 lba day | 30 lba day | 60 lba day | Grams30 lb | Checked | Sources and link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSmallbatchPork Sliders Freeze-Dried Raw · Freeze-dried | 4,793 kcal/kg · $42.22/lb · checked Oct 21 · 155 g a day | 4,793 kcal/kg | $42.22 | $5.73 | $14.45$439 a month | $28.91 | 155 g | Oct 21 | Check price at Smallbatch (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| SSmallbatchDuck Sliders Freeze-Dried Raw · Freeze-dried | 5,004 kcal/kg · $49.90/lb · checked Oct 21 · 149 g a day | 5,004 kcal/kg | $49.90 | $6.48 | $16.35$497 a month | $32.73 | 149 g | Oct 21 | Check price at Smallbatch (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| SSmallbatchLamb Small Bites Freeze-Dried Raw · Freeze-dried | 4,800 kcal/kg · $50.48/lb · checked Oct 21 · 155 g a day | 4,800 kcal/kg | $50.48 | $6.84 | $17.25$524 a month | $34.53 | 155 g | Oct 21 | Check price at Smallbatch (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| UPUltimate Pet NutritionNutra Complete™ Premium Beef Recipe · Freeze-dried | 5,237 kcal/kg · 142 g a day | 5,237 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 142 g | — | Check price at Ultimate Pet Nutrition (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| UPUltimate Pet NutritionNutra Complete™ Premium Pork Recipe · Freeze-dried | 5,407 kcal/kg · 138 g a day | 5,407 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 138 g | — | Check price at Ultimate Pet Nutrition (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| UPUltimate Pet NutritionNutra Complete™ Premium Turkey Recipe Reduced Calorie · Freeze-dried | 4,645 kcal/kg · 160 g a day | 4,645 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 160 g | — | Check price at Ultimate Pet Nutrition (partner link, opens in a new tab) |
Prices from each brand’s or shop’s own page, with the date we read them; a date older than 14 days turns amber, older than 30 days the price is hidden until we check it again. Some buttons are partner links: we may earn a commission if you buy. Rows are sorted by what you choose, never by commission.
Price per pound
Which brand costs less per pound?
Open Farm’s median is lower than Smallbatch’s across the open brand-store catalogs. A median describes the middle pack price per pound, not the cheapest pack or the cost of feeding your dog.
Calories per gram differ between recipes. Use price per pound to compare pack value, then check the daily portion before choosing by price.
A lower price per pound does not automatically mean a lower price per day.
- Open Farm42 packs$42.61
- Smallbatch24 packs$47.99
| Open Farm | $42.61 |
|---|---|
| Smallbatch | $47.99 |
Lowest per pack
Which packs cost least per pound?
Open Farm’s 46 oz Goodbowl™ Wild-Caught Salmon Freeze Dried Raw pack is listed at $89.99, or $31.30 per pound, on its brand store on October 21, 2026. It is the lowest per-pound option in this pack comparison.
Larger packs usually cost less per pound, but compare the unit price rather than the bag total. Treats, samples, sets and short-dated stock are excluded.
Compare the price per pound, not just the amount charged for a bag.
| Brand | Product | Pack | Price | Per lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Farm | Goodbowl™ Wild-Caught Salmon Freeze Dried Raw… | 46 oz | $89.99 | $31.30 |
| Smallbatch | Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Small Bites | 20 oz | $49.99 | $39.99 |
Food recipes only: treats, samples, sets and short-dated stock are left out.
Ordering
What changes when you subscribe?
Open Farm advertises “Get 25% off your first Autoship.” That is an introductory offer, not the ongoing catalog price used here. The company behind Nutra Complete advertises “Guaranteed monthly delivery.”
Shipping thresholds also differ: Smallbatch advertises free shipping on orders of $49+, while Raw Paws advertises it at $199+. The price calculations exclude shipping and tax unless the brand includes them.
Keep first-order discounts, recurring deliveries and shipping charges separate from the food’s catalog price.
| Brand | Plan or delivery |
|---|---|
| Smallbatch | “Free Shipping On orders $49+ (3-5 Day Shipping)” |
| Open Farm | “Get 25% off your first Autoship” |
| Raw Paws Pet Food | “Free Shipping at $199+ MORE INFO” |
| Ultimate Pet Nutrition | “Guaranteed monthly delivery” |
Same dog, per day
What does the same dog cost daily?
For the example 30 lb adult, Smallbatch Pork Sliders Freeze-Dried Raw costs an estimated $14.45 a day, or about $439 a month. That uses 5.5 oz daily and the brand-store catalog price checked October 21, 2026.
The estimate supplies 744 kcal a day. Smallbatch lists 4,793 kcal ME per kg as fed for this recipe: many calories in a small portion. The company behind Nutra Complete has label calories for portion calculations but no open price for a daily-cost comparison.
Compare daily cost at the same calorie allowance, rather than comparing equal weights of food.
| Brand and recipe | Type | Grams a day | Per day | Per month | Price basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallbatch Pork Sliders Freeze-Dried Raw | Freeze-dried | 155 g | $14.45 | $439 | Catalog price on the brand store |
| Smallbatch Duck Sliders Freeze-Dried Raw | Freeze-dried | 149 g | $16.35 | $497 | Catalog price on the brand store |
| Smallbatch Lamb Small Bites Freeze-Dried Raw | Freeze-dried | 155 g | $17.25 | $524 | Catalog price on the brand store |
| Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete™ Premium Beef Recipe | Freeze-dried | 142 g | — | — | no open price |
| Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete™ Premium Pork Recipe | Freeze-dried | 138 g | — | — | no open price |
| Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete™ Premium Turkey Recipe Reduced Calorie | Freeze-dried | 160 g | — | — | no open price |
How the list is made
How are prices and portions calculated?
Open catalogs
brand stores, October 21, 2026
Food only
no treats, samples or sets
Per pound
price ÷ pack weight
Same order
low to high
Catalog prices are divided by pack weight and ordered low to high. Per-pound rankings do not account for calories. Daily portions use label calories and estimates from FEDIAF, AAHA and WSAVA; the example adult’s range is 694–794 kcal a day.
These are starting points, not a feeding prescription. Weigh your dog monthly and adjust the amount as needed. Ask your vet about individual needs. The calculation method explains how calories become portions and daily prices.
Use the calorie estimate to start, then adjust the portion as your dog’s weight changes.
Partner links
Brands on this page with a partner link
- SmallbatchFreeze-dried · RawCheck price at Smallbatch (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
- Ultimate Pet NutritionFreeze-driedCheck price at Ultimate Pet Nutrition (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
- Open FarmOpen Farm on AmazonAmazon at Open Farm (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
- Stella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy's on AmazonAmazon at Stella & Chewy's (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
- PrimalPrimal on AmazonAmazon at Primal (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
- SmallbatchSmallbatch on AmazonAmazon at Smallbatch (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
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Questions
Short answers
How much does freeze-dried dog food cost?
The catalog medians above compare price per pound. Your daily bill depends on your dog’s calorie needs, the recipe’s label calories and the pack price—not simply the bag size.
Is freeze-dried dog food raw?
Some products in this comparison are labeled freeze-dried raw. Smallbatch, for example, names its product Pork Sliders Freeze-Dried Raw. Check the individual product label rather than treating every freeze-dried food as identical.
How should I compare freeze-dried vs raw dog food?
Compare the same daily calorie allowance, then calculate the portion and price for each recipe. Delivery format matters too: Raw Paws says its frozen shipments leave the warehouse in a cooler with dry ice.
How much freeze-dried dog food should I feed?
Divide your dog’s estimated daily calories by the recipe’s calorie density. The resulting portion is a starting point; weigh your dog monthly and ask your vet about individual feeding needs.
Sources
- 1FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines 2025europeanpetfood.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 2Smallbatch: Freeze-Dried Pork Sliders for Dogssmallbatchpets.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 3Ultimate Pet Nutrition: Nutra Completeultimatepetnutrition.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 4Raw Paws Pet Food: Dog Food Deliveryrawpawspetfood.com · checked Oct 21, 2026