A good juicer does not have to be the most expensive one. Every serious maker sells an entry model, and for a morning glass of carrot and orange, or a jug of pineapple juice to stretch into an agua fresca, the entry model often does the job. What changes as you spend less is the size of the jug, the strength of the motor, the number of speeds and, most of all, the length of the warranty.
This guide picks the best affordable juicer at each level: entry centrifugal machines from Breville, Hamilton Beach, Cuisinart and Magic Bullet, and the lowest-priced slow juicers from Cuisinart, Omega and Elite Gourmet. For each one we say what it gives up against the picks in our main guide, so you can judge the value for yourself. We give no prices because they change daily; use the Amazon button to check.
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Quick verdict: the best affordable juicer to buy
For whole carrots, apples and oranges, the best affordable juicer is the Breville Juice Fountain Compact: Breville’s entry centrifugal machine keeps the 3-inch chute and stainless filter of its bigger juicers in a smaller body. If you juice greens, the Cuisinart Easy Clean Slow Juicer is the low-cost slow juicer to buy, with a mesh-free filter and a 3-year warranty. For a family-size pitcher, the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth 2-Speed gives the most machine for the money, though it is loud.
If you want the full range, including the premium slow juicers, start with our guide to the best juicer. This page sticks to the entry tier.
Five affordable juicers side by side
Our five standout picks, one for each kind of buyer, with the type and warranty each maker or listing states. All nine juicers are reviewed in full below.
| Juicer | Best for | Type | Warranty | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Breville Juice Fountain CompactBest overall value
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One or two glasses of whole-fruit juice | Centrifugal, 3 in chute | 1-year limited | View on Amazon |
Cuisinart Easy Clean Slow JuicerBest budget slow juicer
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Green juice with easy cleanup | Slow (masticating) | 3-year limited | View on Amazon |
Hamilton Beach Big Mouth 2-Speed JuicerBest for big batches
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A pitcher for the household | Centrifugal, 3 in chute, 2 speeds | 3-year | View on Amazon |
Omega H3000D Cold Press JuicerBest for greens
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Greens, celery and wheatgrass | Horizontal slow | 1-year (retailers) | View on Amazon |
Magic Bullet Mini JuicerBest for one glass
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A single glass with a travel lid | Compact, 2 in chute | 1-year limited | View on Amazon |
Product images from Amazon. Types, chutes and warranties are as stated by each maker or listing, or by retailers where we say so; check the listing before you buy.
What you give up on a budget juicer
An entry juicer is not a worse version of the same thing in every way. Here is what usually changes as the price falls, so you can decide which of these you will actually miss.
Warranty
This is the biggest gap. Premium slow juicers from Omega, Nama and Kuvings carry 15-year warranties, while entry models from the same makers carry 1 year. Entry centrifugal machines run from 1 year (Breville, Magic Bullet) to 3 years (Hamilton Beach Big Mouth 2-Speed). A cheap juicer with a 3-year warranty can be better value than a dearer one with 1.
Motor, speeds and jug size
Entry centrifugal machines often have one speed and a smaller jug. The Breville Compact has 700 watts and a 25-ounce jug against 850 watts, two speeds and a 70-ounce jug on the Juice Fountain Cold. If you juice for one person, you will not miss much; for a family, you will empty and refill often.
Chute width and prep time
A 3-inch chute takes whole apples and carrots. Several low-cost machines have 2 to 2.4-inch chutes or do not state one, which means cutting produce first. On a busy morning, that prep is the real cost.
Parts and support
Filters, blades and augers wear out. Established makers sell spare parts and answer warranty claims; that is why every pick here comes from a known appliance brand rather than an unbranded listing.
Our picks for the best affordable juicer
Nine entry-level juicers, five centrifugal and four slow, from makers you can contact for parts and warranty service. None of them repeats a model from our main juicer guide.
1. Breville Juice Fountain Compact – Breville’s Entry Machine
The Juice Fountain Compact is the cheapest way into Breville’s centrifugal range, and the closest thing on this page to the Breville Juice Fountain Cold that tops our main juicer guide. It keeps the parts that matter for a whole-fruit machine: a 3-inch chute that takes whole carrots, apples and oranges without pre-cutting, a titanium-reinforced cutting disc and a stainless micro-mesh filter basket, according to the listing.
What you give up is size and control. The motor is 700 watts against the Cold’s 850, the listing gives no speed settings, and the juice jug holds 25 fluid ounces instead of 70. Pulp collects in a 1.6-quart container inside the machine’s own footprint, so it takes less counter space but needs emptying sooner. The cord wraps under the base for storage, and the juicer will not run unless the cover and locking arm are in place.
For one or two glasses of carrot-orange or pineapple-cucumber juice in the morning, that trade suits most kitchens. Breville gives the same 1-year limited warranty as on the Cold, per the listing.
Why we like it
- 3-inch chute for whole carrots, apples and oranges
- Stainless micro-mesh filter and titanium-reinforced disc
- Pulp bin sits inside the footprint
- Jug with froth separator and a cleaning brush included
Key specifications
| Model | Breville BJE200XL |
|---|---|
| Type | Centrifugal |
| Feed chute | 3 in |
| Motor/speed (stated) | 700 W; speeds not stated |
| Capacity | 25 fl oz jug; 1.6 qt pulp container |
| Cleaning | Cleaning brush included; dishwasher use not stated in the listing |
| Warranty | 1-year limited |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want a Breville whole-fruit juicer for one or two people and have a small kitchen.
Skip it if you juice for a family at once; the 25-ounce jug and smaller pulp bin mean stopping to empty.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Whole-fruit chute
- Compact, with cord storage
- Safety locking arm
Cons
- Small jug and pulp bin
- No speed settings stated
- 1-year warranty
2. Cuisinart Easy Clean Slow Juicer – Mesh-Free Cold Press for Less
If you mostly juice greens, celery or nopal, a slow (masticating) juicer is worth more to you than any fast machine; America’s Test Kitchen found masticating juicers got about twice as much juice from kale as centrifugal ones. The Cuisinart CSJ-300 is one of the lowest-priced slow juicers from a major appliance maker.
Its selling point is cleanup. The listing describes a mesh-free filter, so there is no fine screen to scrub, and the removable parts are top-rack dishwasher safe. The auger presses produce slowly rather than shredding it, which also makes it far quieter than a centrifugal machine.
What you give up against the Omega VSJ843QS in our main guide is published detail and long-term cover. The Amazon listing does not state the motor, speed or chute size (retailers list about 200 watts), and the warranty is 3 years limited against Omega’s 15 on that model. For a first slow juicer, that 3-year Cuisinart warranty is still longer than most budget centrifugal machines get.
Why we like it
- Mesh-free filter, so no fine screen to scrub
- Removable parts are top-rack dishwasher safe
- Slow pressing suits greens and celery
- 3-year limited warranty, per the listing
Key specifications
| Model | Cuisinart CSJ-300P1 |
|---|---|
| Type | Vertical masticating (slow) |
| Feed chute | Not stated |
| Motor/speed (stated) | Not stated in the listing (retailers list about 200 W) |
| Capacity | Not stated |
| Cleaning | Mesh-free filter; removable parts top-rack dishwasher safe |
| Warranty | 3-year limited |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want a quiet slow juicer for green juice and care most about easy cleaning.
Skip it if you want whole apples and carrots to go in uncut; the listing does not give a chute size, so plan on cutting produce.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Easy-clean filter
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- 3-year warranty
Cons
- Few specs in the listing
- Slower than a centrifugal machine
- Chute size not stated
3. Hamilton Beach Big Mouth 2-Speed Juicer – Two Speeds and a 40-Ounce Pitcher
This is the two-speed version of the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth, a different model from the single-speed 67601A that is the budget pick in our main juicer guide. America’s Test Kitchen tested this one, the 67850, and recommended it with reservations: it called the machine extremely noisy and said its juice was often gritty.
So why include it? Because on paper it gives the most for the money of any juicer here. The listing gives an 850-watt motor with a high speed for apples, carrots and beets and a low speed for leafy greens, grapes and tomatoes, a 3-inch chute for whole produce, and a 40-ounce pitcher with a froth separator and lid. The pulp bin, juice bowl, lid and pusher are all dishwasher safe, and an Easy Sweep tool clears pulp from the strainer.
Hamilton Beach also gives a 3-year warranty, three times Breville’s. If you make a pitcher of carrot or pineapple juice for several people and can strain out any grit, this is the one to buy.
Why we like it
- 850 W with two speeds
- 3-inch chute and a 40 oz pitcher with froth separator
- Most parts dishwasher safe
- 3-year warranty, per the listing
Key specifications
| Model | Hamilton Beach 67850 |
|---|---|
| Type | Centrifugal |
| Feed chute | 3 in |
| Motor/speed (stated) | 850 W; 2 speeds |
| Capacity | 40 oz pitcher |
| Cleaning | Pulp bin, bowl, lid and pusher dishwasher safe; Easy Sweep tool |
| Warranty | 3-year |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you juice for a household and want a big pitcher, two speeds and a long warranty without stepping up in price.
Skip it if noise bothers you or you dislike gritty juice; ATK flagged both.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Big pitcher
- Two speeds
- Long warranty
Cons
- Very loud, per ATK
- Juice often gritty, per ATK
- Large on the counter
4. Omega H3000D Cold Press Juicer – Omega’s Entry Horizontal Press
Omega’s horizontal slow juicers are among the most respected in the category; the J8006HDS in our main guide is one. The H3000D is the entry model of that horizontal line. It runs a three-stage auger at 90 to 110 RPM with a 150-watt motor, according to the listing, and is aimed at celery, carrots, leafy greens and wheatgrass.
The trade-offs are clear once you set it beside the J8006HDS. You lose the adjustable end cap with three pressure settings, the extra attachments for nut butter and pasta, and most of the warranty: retailers list a 1-year limited warranty for the H3000D, while Omega gives the J8006HDS 15 years. The listing does not state the chute size, and horizontal juicers usually need produce cut to fit.
Most removable parts are top-rack dishwasher safe, the drum excepted. For someone who wants an Omega slow juicer for green juice and accepts a short warranty, it is the cheapest way in.
Why we like it
- Three-stage auger at 90 to 110 RPM
- Suited to celery, greens and wheatgrass
- Quieter than a high-speed juicer
- Most parts top-rack dishwasher safe
Key specifications
| Model | Omega H3000D |
|---|---|
| Type | Horizontal masticating (slow) |
| Feed chute | Not stated |
| Motor/speed (stated) | 150 W; 90 to 110 RPM |
| Capacity | Not stated |
| Cleaning | Most removable parts top-rack dishwasher safe (not the drum) |
| Warranty | Not stated in the listing (retailers list 1-year) |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if green juice is your main reason to buy and you want an established slow-juicer maker for less.
Skip it if you plan to juice daily for years; the long Omega warranties belong to the pricier models.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Good for greens
- Quiet
- Established maker
Cons
- Short warranty, per retailers
- Produce needs cutting
- No pressure adjustment
5. Magic Bullet Mini Juicer – One Glass, Small Footprint
Some people only want one glass of orange-carrot juice before work. The Magic Bullet Mini Juicer is built for that: it juices straight into a 16-ounce cup that takes a twist-on travel lid, so there is no jug to wash.
The listing gives a 400-watt motor and a 2-inch feed chute, smaller than the 3-inch chutes of the Breville and Hamilton Beach machines here, so produce needs cutting into chunks. A silicone cap on the spout catches drips, the attachments are top-rack dishwasher safe, and it carries a 1-year limited warranty. It takes far less space than a standard juicer and is easy to put away.
What you give up is volume and versatility. This is not a pitcher machine, and a small high-speed juicer will not get much from leafy greens. For a single daily glass, though, it is the least fuss on this list.
Why we like it
- Juices straight into a 16 oz cup with a to-go lid
- Small enough to store in a cabinet
- Top-rack dishwasher-safe attachments
- Drip-catching spout cap
Key specifications
| Model | Magic Bullet MBJ50100 |
|---|---|
| Type | Compact high-speed juicer |
| Feed chute | 2 in |
| Motor/speed (stated) | 400 W; speeds not stated |
| Capacity | 16 oz cup |
| Cleaning | Attachments top-rack dishwasher safe |
| Warranty | 1-year limited |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you make one glass at a time and have little counter or cabinet space.
Skip it if you juice greens or make juice for more than one person.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Tiny footprint
- Cup with travel lid
- Simple cleanup
Cons
- Small chute needs chopping
- One glass at a time
- Weak choice for greens
6. Hamilton Beach HealthSmart Compact Juicer – Simple On-Off, Small Body
The HealthSmart is Hamilton Beach’s smallest centrifugal juicer: a 400-watt motor with a single on-off button and a 2.4-inch round chute that the maker says cuts pre-cutting in half compared with a leading competitor. A spout sends juice straight into a glass or pitcher, which is not included.
There is little to learn and little to wash. The removable parts go in the dishwasher, according to the listing, and a motor protection system is meant to prevent wear. The compact body fits in a cabinet when you are done.
Against the Big Mouth models you give up the 3-inch chute and most of the motor power, and the listing does not state a warranty, so check the box before you buy. It suits someone who juices occasionally, mostly soft fruit, cucumber and apples, and does not want a big machine on the counter.
Why we like it
- One button, nothing to set
- 2.4-inch chute takes larger pieces
- Removable parts dishwasher safe
- Compact enough for a cabinet
Key specifications
| Model | Hamilton Beach 67501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Centrifugal |
| Feed chute | 2.4 in |
| Motor/speed (stated) | 400 W; single on/off |
| Capacity | No jug included |
| Cleaning | Removable parts dishwasher safe |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you juice now and then and want the simplest machine to use and store.
Skip it if you want a pitcher included or juice hard roots every day; the motor is half the Big Mouth’s.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very simple
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- Small
Cons
- No pitcher
- Warranty not stated
- Less power for dense roots
7. Omega Wide Mouth Compact Vertical Juicer – A 3-Inch Hopper on a Slow Juicer
Classic slow juicers have narrow chutes; ATK noted that even its winning Omega VSJ843QS needs more food prep for that reason. This newer compact vertical Omega has a 3-inch opening, which the listing says fits whole fruit and vegetables and cuts preparation time.
It runs a three-stage auger at 45 to 65 RPM with two speeds for different produce, a 120-watt motor, and a reverse function to clear clogs, per the listing. As a vertical machine it stands upright and takes less counter space than the horizontal H3000D.
What you give up: Omega gives this model a 1-year limited warranty, not the 15 years of its premium juicers, and the listing does not state jug or pulp capacity or which parts are dishwasher safe. For a slow juicer that takes bigger pieces from a known maker, it is good value.
Why we like it
- 3-inch opening for less chopping
- Two speeds and a reverse function
- Upright, space-saving body
- Slow 45 to 65 RPM pressing
Key specifications
| Model | Omega JC4000SV13 |
|---|---|
| Type | Vertical masticating (slow) |
| Feed chute | 3 in |
| Motor/speed (stated) | 120 W; 45 to 65 RPM; 2 speeds |
| Capacity | Not stated |
| Cleaning | Not stated in the listing |
| Warranty | 1-year limited |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want slow-pressed juice with less prep and have limited counter space.
Skip it if a long warranty matters to you; at this level Omega gives 1 year.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Wide opening
- Reverse to clear clogs
- Compact
Cons
- 1-year warranty
- Capacity not stated
- Cleaning details not stated
8. Cuisinart Compact Juice Extractor – Small, With a Drip-Stop Spout
Cuisinart’s CJE-500 is a small centrifugal extractor for occasional juicing. A mesh filter basket and blade grind fruit and vegetables and separate the pulp, which collects in a removable 40-ounce container. Juice runs into a 16-ounce pitcher that you can swap out mid-batch, and the spout is adjustable so you can stop drips between glasses, according to the listing.
The body measures 11.5 by 11.8 by 14.2 inches, per the listing title. The listing does not state the motor, chute size or warranty; retailers list it at about 500 watts with a 3-year limited warranty, which would match Cuisinart’s usual cover, but check the box.
Compared with the Breville Compact you give up the published 3-inch whole-fruit chute, so expect to cut apples and carrots. In return the pulp container is roomy for a machine this size.
Why we like it
- Adjustable spout stops drips
- Removable 40 oz pulp container
- Swap the 16 oz pitcher mid-batch
- Compact footprint
Key specifications
| Model | Cuisinart CJE-500 |
|---|---|
| Type | Centrifugal |
| Feed chute | Not stated |
| Motor/speed (stated) | Not stated in the listing (retailers list about 500 W) |
| Capacity | 16 oz pitcher; 40 oz pulp container |
| Cleaning | Removable pulp container; dishwasher use not stated |
| Warranty | Not stated in the listing (retailers list 3-year limited) |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you juice a few glasses at a time and want a known maker’s small extractor.
Skip it if you want to drop in whole fruit; the listing gives no chute size.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Drip-stop spout
- Large pulp container
- Small
Cons
- Few specs in the listing
- Small pitcher
- Produce likely needs cutting
9. Elite Gourmet EJX017 Slow Juicer – Slow Press With a Reverse Button
Elite Gourmet is a small-appliance brand that makes some of the lowest-priced slow juicers from a named maker. The EJX017 is a vertical masticating juicer with a 200-watt motor that self-adjusts between 40 and 60 RPM, according to the listing.
Its 3-inch Tritan chute and juicing bowl accept whole fruit and vegetables, and it comes with a 27-ounce juice cup and a separate pulp container. A reverse function backs the auger out to clear clogs, which is useful with fibrous celery and pineapple core.
What you give up is a track record: no major reviewer we read has tested it, and the listing does not state a warranty or which parts are dishwasher safe. Elite Gourmet’s smaller EJX600 is on our ginger-juicer page; this larger model suits everyday juice rather than shots.
Why we like it
- 3-inch chute on a slow juicer
- Self-adjusting 40 to 60 RPM
- Reverse to clear clogs
- 27 oz juice cup and separate pulp container
Key specifications
| Model | Elite Gourmet EJX017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Vertical masticating (slow) |
| Feed chute | 3 in |
| Motor/speed (stated) | 200 W; 40 to 60 RPM |
| Capacity | 27 oz juice cup |
| Cleaning | Not stated in the listing |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want a wide-chute slow juicer at the lowest outlay and accept fewer published details.
Skip it if a stated warranty and parts support matter; Cuisinart and Omega publish theirs.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Wide chute
- Reverse function
- Quiet slow pressing
Cons
- Warranty not stated
- No major review found
- Cleaning details not stated
How to choose a low-cost juicer
Start with what goes in the glass, then work out what you are willing to trade for a lower price.
1. Centrifugal or slow
Carrots, beets, apples, pineapple and cucumber suit a centrifugal juicer, which is fast and usually cheaper. Kale, spinach, celery and nopal suit a slow juicer. America’s Test Kitchen found no difference in flavor between the two types, but slow juicers got about twice the juice from kale and were quieter.
2. How many people you juice for
For one glass, a small jug or cup is fine and saves space. For a pitcher, look at the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth 2-Speed with its 40-ounce pitcher.
3. Warranty length
Compare warranties before price. Hamilton Beach’s 3 years and Cuisinart’s 3 years on the slow juicer stand out at this level.
4. Cleaning
Every juicer needs washing straight after use, before pulp dries on the screen. Dishwasher-safe parts and mesh-free filters, like the Cuisinart slow juicer’s, save the most time.
5. Noise and space
Centrifugal machines are loud; ATK called the Hamilton Beach 67850 extremely noisy. Slow juicers are quieter but take longer per glass. Vertical machines and the Magic Bullet take the least counter space.
How we chose these nine juicers
We treated “affordable” as the entry tier of each maker’s range, not a fixed price, since prices change daily. We looked for centrifugal and slow juicers from established appliance makers, sold on Amazon in the United States and in stock when we checked, and took type, chute, motor, capacity, cleaning and warranty from the Amazon listings, saying so where a figure is missing or comes from a retailer.
For performance we relied on America’s Test Kitchen’s electric juicer review, the only one of our picks it tested being the Hamilton Beach 67850, which it recommended with reservations. We left out a Mueller centrifugal juicer that ATK called dangerously unstable, and unbranded juicers with no clear maker. We also searched the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall notices for each brand; the juicer recalls we found covered other or much older models, such as a Cuisinart blender-juicer combo whose recall did not affect its juice extractor, and none covered the juicers listed here. We make no health claims for juice and have not repeated makers’ nutrient claims. We have not used these juicers ourselves.
Affordable juicer questions, answered
What is the best juicer on a budget?
For most people the Breville Juice Fountain Compact, for whole-fruit juice from a well-known maker. If you mainly juice greens, the Cuisinart Easy Clean Slow Juicer.
Is a cheap juicer worth buying?
Yes, if it comes from a maker that sells spare parts and honors a warranty, and if it suits what you juice. A cheap centrifugal machine is fine for carrots and fruit; it will waste a lot of kale.
Are budget slow juicers any good?
They press slowly like the premium models, but come with shorter warranties and fewer published details. The Cuisinart and the two Omegas here come from makers with a long record in the category.
Should I spend more on a juicer?
Spend more if you juice daily, mostly greens, or want a 15-year warranty and a self-feeding hopper. Our best juicer guide covers those machines.
Do I need a juicer for lime and orange juice?
No. A citrus press is cheaper, faster and easier to clean; see the best cheap citrus juicer.
Our final pick for juice on a budget
Buy the Breville Juice Fountain Compact for whole-fruit juice for one or two, the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth 2-Speed for a household pitcher, and the Cuisinart Easy Clean Slow Juicer if greens are what you juice. Pick the Magic Bullet Mini for a single glass to go.
For the full range of juicers, see the best juicer; for ginger shots, the best juicers for ginger; and for limes and oranges, the best citrus juicer. To turn fruit juice into a drink, read what aguas frescas are.
And if you would rather someone else made the drinks tonight, see our drinks and the menu, or call to order.