Zenni and EyeBuyDirect both start at about $6 to $7: Zenni lists $6.95 glasses, and EyeBuyDirect says its prescription frames start at $6. Zenni includes anti-scratch coating, UV protection, a case and a cloth, does not accept insurance, and refunds within 14 days (store credit up to 30 days); EyeBuyDirect accepts EyeMed, Aetna, Humana and Cigna in network and offers 30-day free returns. Warby Parker costs more, starting at $95 with prescription lenses, but offers eye exams in most of its stores.
- $6.95Zenni, lowest-priced glasses
- $6EyeBuyDirect, frames from
- $95Warby Parker, glasses from
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Prices at a glance
- Zenni, lowest-priced glasses$6.95
- EyeBuyDirect, frames from$6
- Warby Parker, glasses from$95
- Zenni standard shipping, U.S.$4.95
- EyeBuyDirect standard shipping, U.S.$5.95
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- $6.95Price includes lenses, anti-scratch coating, UV protection, case and cloth
- Zenni standard shipping, U.S.[2]$4.957 to 14 business days
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Zenni vs EyeBuyDirect vs Warby Parker side by side
| Zenni | EyeBuyDirect | Warby Parker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $6.95 glasses[1] | Frames from $6[5] | $95 with prescription lenses[8] |
| Included | Lenses, anti-scratch, UV, case, cloth[2] | Lens options itemized at checkout[5] | Prescription lenses[8] |
| Returns | Refund within 14 days; store credit to 30 days[3] | 30-day free returns[6] | Not checked |
| Standard shipping | $4.95, 7 to 14 business days[2] | $5.95, free over $119[6] | Not checked |
| Vision insurance | Not accepted; file for reimbursement[2][4] | In network with EyeMed, Aetna, Humana, Cigna[7] | In network for over 30 million lives[8] |
| HSA or FSA | Yes[2] | Yes[7] | Not checked |
| Eye exams | Not offered; bring a prescription from your eye doctor[2] | Not offered; links to a doctor finder[5] | In 285 of 323 stores[8] |
Zenni vs EyeBuyDirect prices
Both sell some of the cheapest glasses online. Zenni lists $6.95 glasses and links to collections under $10, $20 and $30, and its price includes the lenses, anti-scratch coating, UV protection, a case and a microfiber cloth.[1][2] EyeBuyDirect says its prescription frames start at $6 and that your total is itemized so you can see what each lens choice adds; high-index and transition lenses are available on budget frames.[5] Your final price depends on your prescription and lens choices, so build the same pair at both sites before you buy.
Returns and guarantees
- Zenni: refund to your card within 14 days of delivery, or one-time store credit within 30 days. You need a return authorization number, shipping is never refunded, and for discounted orders the refund is limited to what you paid. Manufacturing defects are covered for 30 days, and anti-reflective coating and photochromic defects for one year.[3]
- EyeBuyDirect: 30-day free returns, for a full refund or a one-time replacement pair of equal or lesser value. Its 365-day guarantee gives one replacement pair within 12 months for craftsmanship defects.[6]
Insurance, HSA and FSA
Zenni does not accept insurance; it says most plans reimburse up to $100 when you submit a claim, usually within 2 to 3 weeks.[2][4] EyeBuyDirect accepts most plans, showing EyeMed, Aetna, Humana and Cigna, and takes out-of-network benefits from plans such as VSP and MetLife.[7] Both accept HSA and FSA funds for prescription eyewear.[2][7]
Zenni vs Warby Parker
Warby Parker’s pricing starts at $95 including prescription lenses, more than Zenni’s $6.95 glasses.[8][1] What the extra money buys is stores: Warby Parker had 323 retail stores at the end of 2025, and 285 of them offered in-person eye exams.[8] It says it is in network for over 30 million lives through Versant Health, and that most plans offer roughly $100 in out-of-network reimbursement.[8]
Eye exam options
Zenni and EyeBuyDirect do not give eye exams, so you need a current prescription. The FTC says your eye doctor must give you a copy of your glasses prescription right after an exam that includes a refraction, cannot charge extra for it, and cannot require you to buy glasses from them. Your pupillary distance (PD) is often not on it; some states let the prescriber charge to measure it.[9] Zenni says you can measure your PD yourself with its guide.[2]
See eye exam cost without insurance for exam prices at Costco, Walmart and others. Care Anytime’s Vision Savings Pass lists one rate of $50 for an eye exam with the purchase of a complete pair of prescription glasses, or 20% off an exam alone, and 15% off contact lens exams.[10]
Frequently asked questions
Is Zenni or EyeBuyDirect cheaper?
Their lowest prices are about the same: Zenni lists $6.95 glasses and EyeBuyDirect says frames start at $6. Zenni's price includes anti-scratch coating, UV protection, a case and a cloth. EyeBuyDirect itemizes lens choices at checkout, so compare the final price with your prescription and lens options at both.
What is the return policy at Zenni and EyeBuyDirect?
Zenni refunds to your card within 14 days of delivery and gives one-time store credit from day 15 to day 30; shipping is not refunded. EyeBuyDirect offers 30-day free returns for a full refund or a one-time replacement pair, plus a 365-day guarantee covering craftsmanship defects.
Do Zenni and EyeBuyDirect take insurance?
Zenni does not accept insurance, but says most plans reimburse up to $100 when you submit a claim. EyeBuyDirect accepts most plans, showing EyeMed, Aetna, Humana and Cigna, and takes out-of-network benefits from plans such as VSP and MetLife. Both accept HSA and FSA funds.
Zenni vs Warby Parker: which is cheaper?
Zenni starts lower, at $6.95 glasses, against Warby Parker's $95 starting price including prescription lenses. Warby Parker had 323 stores at the end of 2025, 285 with in-person eye exams, and says it is in network for over 30 million people through Versant Health. Zenni sells online only and does not accept insurance.
Do Zenni or EyeBuyDirect do eye exams?
No. You need a current prescription from an eye doctor, and the FTC says your prescriber must give you a copy right after an exam that includes a refraction, at no extra fee. Warby Parker offers in-person eye exams in most of its stores.
Do Zenni glasses come with a case?
Yes. Zenni says the price includes the frame, lenses, anti-scratch coating, UV protection, a protective case and a microfiber cleaning cloth.
Related
Sources
- 1 Zenni Optical. Zenni Optical: prescription glasses online. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- 2 Zenni Optical. FAQs: your guide to prescription eyeglasses. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- 3 Zenni Optical. Return policy terms. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- 4 Zenni Optical. Using FSA and HSA for eyewear. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- 5 EyeBuyDirect (July 30, 2026). Affordable prescription glasses online. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- 6 EyeBuyDirect. Shipping and returns. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- 7 EyeBuyDirect. How to use vision insurance. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- 8 Warby Parker Inc. (SEC filing). Form 10-K for fiscal year 2025. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- 9 Federal Trade Commission. Buying Prescription Glasses or Contact Lenses: Your Rights. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
- 10 Care Anytime. Vision Savings. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.