Buffalo Wild Wings vs Wingstop: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated September 26, 2026 5 items matched

The short answer

Wingstop is the cheaper of the two. Of the 5 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Wingstop is cheaper on 5 of them, by an average of $4.64 per item.

Typical menu price: Buffalo Wild Wings $12.99 · Wingstop $10.79

Matched Items, Side by Side

The same item on both menus, priced against each other. Where names differ, we matched the closest equivalent — Buffalo Wild Wings's wording first.

Item	Buffalo Wild Wings	Wingstop	Difference
20 Boneless Wingsvs 20 pc. Boneless Wings	$23.99	$17.99	$6.00 cheaper at Wingstop
15 Boneless Wingsvs 15 pc. Boneless Wings	$18.49	$13.99	$4.50 cheaper at Wingstop
Chicken Tenders Sandwichvs Chicken Sandwich	$13.49	$6.49	$7.00 cheaper at Wingstop
10 Boneless Wingsvs 10 pc. Boneless Wings	$12.99	$9.49	$3.50 cheaper at Wingstop
6 Boneless Wingsvs 6 pc. Boneless Wings	$8.49	$6.29	$2.20 cheaper at Wingstop

Make Buffalo Wild Wings and Wingstop at Home

Whichever of the two wins on price, cooking the favorites at home beats both. These are the sauces, mixes and kitchen tools that get closest to the real thing.

Buffalo Wild Wings Sauces Bottled versions of the restaurant's wing sauces. Check price on Amazon Lemon Pepper Wing Seasoning For the flavor Wingstop is best known for. Check price on Amazon Air Fryer Crispy chicken and fries without a deep fryer. Check price on Amazon Copycat Restaurant Recipes Cookbooks that recreate chain-restaurant favorites. Check price on Amazon

Buffalo Wild Wings vs Wingstop at a Glance

	Buffalo Wild Wings	Wingstop
Typical menu price	$12.99	$10.79
Average menu price	$15.60	$21.10
Cheapest item	Fountain Soda — $3.49	Veggie Sticks — $2.29
Most expensive item	50 Traditional Wings — $72.99	Crew Pack (100 wings) — $129.99
Items priced	33	38
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$$	$$
Founded	1982	1994
Headquarters	Atlanta, Georgia	Addison, Texas
Locations	About 1,200 restaurants in the United States	More than 2,200 restaurants in the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

Wingstop has the lower typical menu price of the two — $10.79 against $12.99 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Wingstop gets you in cheaper at $2.29.

Buffalo Wild Wings is strongest on Traditional Wings, Boneless Wings, All You Can Eat Wings; Wingstop on 10 pc. Boneless Wings, Louisiana Rub, Seasoned Fries. Neither chain's app prices match the counter, and both discount heavily through their loyalty programmes, so the deals below usually matter more than the few cents between the two menus.

Deals Worth Knowing at Both

Buffalo Wild Wings

Boneless Thursday regularly cuts boneless wings to roughly half price — the cheapest way to eat wings at BWW all week.
All You Can Eat Wings at about $20 beats buying 20 boneless wings a la carte, as long as you eat in.
Blazin' Rewards members get a free order of wings on their birthday and points on every visit.

Wingstop

Boneless wings cost roughly 30% less than bone-in for the same count — a 10-piece boneless at $9.49 against $12.99 classic.
Group and family packs bring the per-wing price down about 15% against ordering the same count in smaller portions.
All twelve flavours cost the same, so Louisiana Rub and Lemon Pepper are no cheaper or dearer than Hot Honey Rub — pick on taste alone.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Buffalo Wild Wings vs Wingstop — FAQ

Is Buffalo Wild Wings cheaper than Wingstop in 2026?

Wingstop is cheaper on most matched items — 5 of 5. Across the whole menu Wingstop is the lower-priced of the two, at $10.79 for a typical item against $12.99 at Buffalo Wild Wings.

What is the price difference between Buffalo Wild Wings and Wingstop?

On matched items the average difference is $4.64, or about 26% overall. Buffalo Wild Wings averages $15.60 across 33 priced items; Wingstop averages $21.10 across 38.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Buffalo Wild Wings or Wingstop?

Buffalo Wild Wings starts at $3.49 (Fountain Soda) and Wingstop at $2.29 (Veggie Sticks).

Are these prices the same at every location?

No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.