A pizza oven you bought for the counter has to live there. It takes up space next to the coffee maker, it shares a circuit with the microwave, and on most days it just sits. So before heat ratings and preset buttons, there are two plain questions: will it fit, and can your outlet run it?
This guide starts there. It covers indoor ovens only, gives the stated size and power for each one, and says so when a maker or listing leaves a number out. If you want the hottest electric ovens ranked first, our electric oven guide does that. This one is for the cook holding a tape measure.
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Quick verdict: which best countertop pizza oven fits your kitchen
For most kitchens with the width to spare, the best countertop pizza oven is the Gourmia Electric Indoor Pizza Oven: it states 800°F, a cordierite stone and everyday air fry and bake functions, at 21 by 17.5 inches and 1,800 watts. If your counter or circuit is tight, choose the Wisco 421, at 18 by 15 inches and 1,500 watts. If you make your own dough and want the highest stated heat, choose the Ooni Volt 2.
Below are five of the eight side by side, then a full look at each and how to measure for one.
Five counter ovens at a glance
Five standout ovens, one for each kind of kitchen, with the size and power each maker or listing states.
| Oven | Best for | Footprint | Power | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gourmia Electric Indoor Pizza OvenBest overall
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A wide counter and a free outlet | 21 W x 17.5 D x 11 H in | 1,800 W | View on Amazon |
Wisco 421 Pizza OvenBest for a tight counter
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Short counters, shared circuits | 18 W x 15 D x 7.75 H in | 1,500 W, 12.5 A | View on Amazon |
Ooni Volt 2 Electric Pizza Oven, Charcoal GreyBest for high heat
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Serious dough at home | 21.5 x 17.4 x 10.4 in | 120 V, 1,600 W | View on Amazon |
Presto Pizzazz Plus Rotating Oven, Green and GoldBest for occasional use
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Small kitchens, frozen pizza | Not stated | 1,235 W (Presto, 03430) | View on Amazon |
Crosson 16-inch Commercial Countertop Pizza OvenBest for 16-inch pizzas
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Big pies on a standard outlet | Not stated | 120 V, 1,800 W | View on Amazon |
Our picks for the best countertop pizza oven
They start with the two that suit most kitchens, then move to the specialists.
1. Gourmia Electric Indoor Pizza Oven – High Heat With Everyday Oven Jobs
If an oven is going to take up a stretch of counter for good, it should earn the space on the days you are not making pizza. Gourmia’s GPM1270A does that by being two machines. It heats to 800°F for a 12-inch pizza with a cordierite stone, with six pizza presets, and it also air fries, bakes, roasts, broils, toasts and dehydrates.
The listing gives the numbers this page cares about. It measures 21 inches wide, 17.5 deep and 11 high, and it draws 1,800 watts. That makes it one of the largest stated footprints on this page. Eighteen hundred watts is also all a 15-amp, 120-volt circuit can supply, so plug it into an outlet with nothing else running on that circuit.
Upper and lower elements adjust separately, which is what lets you bring the top up without burning the base. The air fry basket, rack and tray are dishwasher safe and the stone is hand wash, per the listing. Gourmia does not state a warranty or a safety listing there, so check both before you buy.
Why we like it
- Heats to 800°F, per the listing
- Separate upper and lower heat, per the listing
- Air fry, bake, roast, broil, toast and dehydrate too
- Includes a cordierite pizza stone
Key specifications
| Model | GPM1270A |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 21 W x 17.5 D x 11 H in |
| Power | 1,800 W |
| Pizza size | 12-inch |
| Top heat | 800°F |
| Cooking surface | Cordierite stone |
| Safety listing | Not stated |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
For a kitchen with wide counter space and an outlet to spare, this gives you the most jobs for the footprint. On a pizza night it runs hot, and for the rest of the week it stands in for a toaster oven.
Skip it if your counter is shallow or narrow, or your kitchen circuits are often shared with a microwave or kettle. Look at the Wisco instead.
Pros and cons
Pros
- High heat for the size
- Many cooking functions
- Dishwasher-safe accessories, per the listing
Cons
- One of the largest stated footprints here
- At the limit of a 15-amp circuit
- Warranty not stated on the listing
2. Wisco 421 Pizza Oven – Small Footprint, Plain Controls
The Wisco 421 is a plain metal pizza oven from a maker of concession-style equipment. It is not trying to imitate a wood oven. Its thermostat runs from 150°F to 500°F in 25-degree steps, and a one-touch button sets 450°F for 10 minutes, which points to frozen and par-baked pizza as its main work.
It suits this page because the listing gives you exactly what you need to plan around it. It is 18 inches wide, 15 deep and 7.75 high, which is the smallest stated footprint and the lowest stated height of any oven here, so it may fit under a cabinet with room to spare. The power rating is 120 volts, 12.5 amps and 1,500 watts, which leaves some headroom on a 15-amp circuit.
Five hundred degrees will not give you a leopard-spotted crust, and the listing does not say what pizza diameter fits, so measure against your pan. It was sold by a third party, Concession Express, when we checked. A removable clean-out tray and Calrod elements are what you get for upkeep.
Why we like it
- 18 by 15 inches, the smallest stated footprint here
- Volts, amps and watts all on the listing
- Adjustable thermostat from 150°F to 500°F
- Removable clean-out tray
Key specifications
| Model | 421 |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 18 W x 15 D x 7.75 H in |
| Power | 120 V, 12.5 A, 1,500 W |
| Pizza size | Not stated |
| Top heat | 500°F |
| Cooking surface | Not stated (rack or tray) |
| Safety listing | Not stated |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
If your counter is short on depth, or you mostly bake frozen or take-and-bake pizza and want a dependable box to do it, this is the one that plans around your kitchen most easily.
Skip it if you make dough from scratch and want real pizzeria char. Look at the Gourmia or the Ooni.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Smallest stated footprint
- Lower draw than most here
- Simple one-touch setting
Cons
- 500°F limit
- Pizza size not stated
- Third-party seller
3. Ooni Volt 2 Electric Pizza Oven, Charcoal Grey – 850°F on a 1,600-Watt Plug
This is the one oven on the page that also appears on our electric pizza oven guide, in white on a different listing. We repeat it, in Charcoal Grey, because no other oven here shows the trade-off this page is about so clearly: it reaches 850°F, the highest stated heat on this page, while drawing less than the Costway that matches it and the 1,800-watt ovens.
Ooni’s page lists 120 volts and 1,600 watts, a range up to 850°F and a cordierite stone for 12-inch pizzas, with a footprint of 21.5 by 17.4 by 10.4 inches and a weight of 38.8 pounds. Weight matters on a counter. This is not an oven you will lift into a cupboard after dinner, so plan on giving it a permanent place. Ooni also says it is for indoor use only.
The listing describes an adaptive control system that adjusts the temperature in real time, and a temperature range wide enough for cookies and vegetables. The warranty is one year as standard, and Ooni extends it by three years if you register within 60 days.
Why we like it
- Up to 850°F on 120 volts, per Ooni
- 1,600 watts, below the limit of a 15-amp circuit
- Wide range down to 70°F, per the listing
- Warranty extension if you register, per the listing
Key specifications
| Model | UU-P35A00 |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 21.5 x 17.4 x 10.4 in (Ooni) |
| Power | 120 V, 1,600 W (Ooni) |
| Pizza size | 12-inch |
| Top heat | 850°F |
| Cooking surface | Cordierite stone (Ooni) |
| Safety listing | Not stated |
| Warranty | 1 year, plus 3 if registered |
Why we recommend it
If you make your own dough and want the hottest counter oven here, with some room left on the circuit, this is the choice. It is a large, heavy machine that will stay where you put it.
Skip it if you need to store it between uses. At 38.8 pounds, it is not meant to move.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Highest stated heat here
- Lower draw than the 1,800-watt ovens
- Long warranty if registered
Cons
- Heavy
- Large footprint
- Indoor use only, per Ooni
4. Costway 1700W Indoor Electric Pizza Oven – Square Footprint, Eight Presets
Costway sells a very wide range of goods online and is not a pizza specialist, so we read this listing with some care. The stated numbers fit this page well, though. At 18.5 by 19.5 by 11.5 inches, it is close to square, which suits a corner or a deep counter better than a long run. It is also narrower than the Gourmia or the Ooni, if those stated widths are too much for your spot.
It draws 1,700 watts. Costway says it reaches 850°F after a 20-minute preheat and can cook a 12-inch pizza in as little as two minutes at the maximum temperature. There are eight presets, including Neapolitan, New York, Thin and Crispy, Pan, Frozen and Tavern Style, and the top and bottom zones are controlled separately. A cordierite stone and peel come in the box.
One instruction is worth noting. Costway says the stone should not be used when baking foods other than pizza. Its listing gives no warranty or safety listing, so check those points with the seller before you buy.
Why we like it
- Close to square, at 18.5 by 19.5 inches
- Up to 850°F after preheating, per the listing
- Eight presets, per the listing
- Stone and peel included
Key specifications
| Model | Indoor Electric Pizza Oven |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 18.5 x 19.5 x 11.5 in |
| Power | 1,700 W |
| Pizza size | 12-inch |
| Top heat | 850°F |
| Cooking surface | Cordierite stone |
| Safety listing | Not stated |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
If your available space is a deep corner rather than a long stretch of counter, this has the shape for it, along with preset-driven high heat.
Skip it if you want a known pizza oven maker behind your purchase, or a stated warranty. The Ooni covers both.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Squarish footprint
- High stated heat
- Accessories included
Cons
- Not a pizza specialist
- Warranty not stated
- Seller is the brand’s own store
5. Presto Pizzazz Plus Rotating Oven, Green and Gold – Pull It Out, Then Put It Away
Most ovens on this page claim a piece of counter for good. The Presto does not. It is an open turntable with heating elements above and below, and Presto says the removable pan makes it easier to clean and store compactly. If you only make pizza now and then, that may matter more than any heat figure.
Presto rates the Pizzazz Plus 03430 at 120 volts and 1,235 watts, the lowest draw here, for 7- to 12-inch pizzas, with a one-year limited warranty. This listing is the 03434 Green and Gold edition, which Presto’s listing calls a special edition color of its best-selling oven. We list it because the black 03430 is already on our electric oven guide, and this page is a different buyer’s route to the same small machine.
It needs no preheat, the tray turns continuously, and you choose the top, the bottom or both elements. Timer and shutoff are built in. Presto does not state a top temperature or a footprint on the pages we read, and this is a machine for frozen and take-and-bake pizza. It will not cook a Neapolitan.
Why we like it
- Lowest stated draw here, at 1,235 watts per Presto
- No preheat, per the listing
- Top and bottom elements controlled separately
- Pan is PFAS free, per the listing
Key specifications
| Model | 03434 |
|---|---|
| Footprint | Not stated |
| Power | 1,235 W, 120 V (Presto, for 03430) |
| Pizza size | 7 to 12-inch (Presto, for 03430) |
| Top heat | Not stated |
| Cooking surface | Removable nonstick pan |
| Safety listing | Not stated |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Presto, for 03430) |
Why we recommend it
If you do not want an appliance on show all year and you mostly bake frozen pizza and snacks, this is the easiest oven here to live with, and it has the lowest stated draw.
Skip it if you want a stone or high heat. There is neither, and no enclosure to hold heat.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Lowest stated power draw
- Stores compactly, per Presto
- No preheat
Cons
- No stone
- Top temperature not stated
- Open design
6. Euro Cuisine PM600 Rotating Pizza Maker – A Turning Stone With a Deep Pan
The PM600 sits between a countertop oven and a kitchen gadget. It turns its food on a rotating tray with a small viewing window, and it comes with both a 12-inch removable stone and a 12-inch nonstick deep-dish pan. Few machines on this page offer that pair, and it is useful if your household splits between thin crust and something thicker.
Euro Cuisine lists three heat settings: bake, broil, and bake and broil. It also says it is ideal for frozen or take-and-bake pizza and handy for snacks such as jalapeño poppers. Two peels and a cutter are in the box, and the warranty field reads three years, the longest stated on this page.
The listing we read does not give wattage or outer dimensions, and on a page sorted by footprint and outlet that is a real gap. Check the manual before buying if your space is tight. Treat its top heat as unknown too: the listing does not state one.
Why we like it
- Stone and deep-dish pan both included, per the listing
- Rotating tray, per the listing
- Three heat settings
- Three-year warranty field on the listing
Key specifications
| Model | PM600 |
|---|---|
| Footprint | Not stated |
| Power | Not stated |
| Pizza size | 12-inch |
| Top heat | Not stated |
| Cooking surface | Stone or nonstick pan |
| Safety listing | Not stated |
| Warranty | 3 years (listing) |
Why we recommend it
If most of your pizza comes frozen or from a take-and-bake shop and you would like a stone for it, this covers that well, with the longest warranty term here.
Skip it if you need to plan around exact dimensions and watts. The listing does not give them.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Both stone and deep pan
- Accessories in the box
- Long warranty term
Cons
- Power not stated on the listing
- Size not stated on the listing
- Not a high-heat oven by anything stated
7. Professional Series PS75891 Pizza Oven and Snack Baker – UL Listed, for Smaller Pies
This stainless box from CE North America is a pizza baker for the snack end of things. It takes a 9-inch pizza, which the listing says cooks in six minutes, along with quesadillas and cookies. That makes it a fair choice for a dorm or office, which is where the listing itself points you, and a 9-inch limit is the first thing to check against the pizzas you buy.
For its small capacity, it is not a small machine. The listing gives 20.45 by 8.95 by 17.95 inches, which takes up about as much counter as ovens that fit a far bigger pizza. What it offers instead is low height, a 30-minute timer, a pull-out crumb tray, a cool-touch handle and a 1,450-watt draw.
It is also one of only two ovens on this page whose listing names a safety listing: UL. The warranty is two years limited. It was sold by a third party, Tulip Concepts, when we checked.
Why we like it
- UL listed, per the listing
- 1,450 watts, per the listing
- Two-year limited warranty, per the listing
- Removable crumb tray
Key specifications
| Model | PS75891 |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 20.45 x 8.95 x 17.95 in |
| Power | 1,450 W |
| Pizza size | 9-inch |
| Top heat | Not stated |
| Cooking surface | Not stated (rack) |
| Safety listing | UL listed (listing) |
| Warranty | 2 years limited |
Why we recommend it
If you are feeding one or two people with personal-size pizzas and quesadillas, and a named safety listing matters to you, this is a simple choice.
Skip it if you bake 12-inch pizzas. It will not hold them, and several ovens here that do take up no more room.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Named safety listing
- Simple timer
- Low height
Cons
- Only 9-inch pizza
- Large footprint for its capacity
- Third-party seller
8. Crosson 16-inch Commercial Countertop Pizza Oven – The Big-Pie Option for a Home Outlet
Most counter ovens stop at 12 inches. If you want a true 16-inch pizza and you have only a standard outlet, this Crosson is the choice here. It runs on 120 volts and 1,800 watts, and the listing states ETLus and ETLsanitation certification, making it the other oven on this page with a named safety listing.
It is built as restaurant equipment: a stainless exterior, an aluminized steel interior, insulation on all six sides, an oven light, a 60-minute timer with an alarm and separate upper and lower controls. Crosson recommends thin crust at 350 degrees for six to eight minutes. That is low compared with the other ovens here, so think of it as a large baking deck.
The listing we read does not give outer dimensions, which is a problem on a page like this. A deck that takes a 16-inch pizza needs more counter than anything else here, so get the measurements from the seller before you order. Do not share the circuit with anything else while it runs.
Why we like it
- Takes pizzas up to 16 inches, per the listing
- ETLus and ETLsanitation certified, per the listing
- 120 volts, so no special outlet is needed
- Separate upper and lower control
Key specifications
| Model | Single deck (no model number stated) |
|---|---|
| Footprint | Not stated |
| Power | 120 V, 1,800 W |
| Pizza size | 16-inch |
| Top heat | Not stated |
| Cooking surface | Pizza stone |
| Safety listing | ETLus, ETLsanitation (listing) |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
If you feed a crowd, want one big pie at a time and have counter to spare, this does that from an ordinary outlet.
Skip it if your counter is ordinary. This is the least home-sized oven here, and its size is not stated.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Largest pizza here
- Named safety listing
- Separate top and bottom control
Cons
- Outer size not stated
- Recommended bake is not high-heat
- Built for commercial use
How to size a countertop pizza oven for your kitchen
Most buying guides start with temperature. In a home kitchen, the first two questions are simpler: will it fit, and can your outlet run it?
Measure the counter first
Measure the width and depth you can actually give up, then the height under your upper cabinets. The ovens with stated sizes on this page run from 18 to about 21.5 inches across and from 15 to about 19.5 inches the other way. Then check the manual for any clearance it asks for around the oven, since heat has to go somewhere.
Do the outlet math
Volts times amps gives watts. A standard 15-amp, 120-volt circuit tops out at 1,800 watts, and a 20-amp circuit at 2,400. An 1,800-watt oven uses all of a 15-amp circuit, so a kettle or microwave on the same circuit may trip the breaker. If you are not sure which outlets share a circuit, ask an electrician.
Decide how often it will stay out
An oven of nearly 40 pounds stays where you put it. A turntable with a removable pan can go in a cupboard. If you bake pizza twice a month, this may matter more than top heat.
Match the heat to your pizza
A pizza made from your own dough benefits from high heat and separate top and bottom control. Frozen and take-and-bake pizza needs far less. Our pizza stone guide is worth reading if you would rather use your existing oven.
Check for a safety listing
Two of the eight listings here name one outright: UL on the Professional Series and ETL on the Crosson. A missing line on a listing does not prove there is no certification, but you should look for the mark in the manual or on the rating plate.
How we chose these eight ovens
We have not cooked with these ovens for this guide, and we make no claim that Julia’s uses them. We read each Amazon listing through Amazon’s product data for stock, seller, dimensions, power and warranty, and we used maker pages from Presto and Ooni where they added detail. Every pick was in stock and offered new when we checked. Where a figure was missing, the page says “Not stated”. We looked for independent reviews, but the results we found were mostly general roundups, so these picks rest on listing and maker details. We also searched the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall data by brand and found nothing that covers these ovens. Six of the eight models do not appear on our electric oven guide. The Ooni and Presto do, on other listings, for the reasons given above.
Where a counter oven fits in a Mexican kitchen
Few Mexican dishes call for a pizza oven, but the job overlaps more than you might think. A hot deck and a timer can crisp a quesadilla or warm a stack of filled tortillas. If you are reheating rather than baking, our guide to reheating Mexican leftovers explains how to do that without drying things out.
Countertop pizza oven questions, answered
What is the best countertop pizza oven for home use?
For most kitchens with room to spare, the Gourmia, because it also does everyday oven jobs. For tight spaces, the Wisco 421 has the smallest stated footprint. For the highest stated heat with some room left on the circuit, the Ooni Volt 2.
Do countertop pizza ovens need a special outlet?
All the ovens here with a stated voltage run on 120 volts, the standard U.S. household supply. The catch is the load, so give the 1,700- and 1,800-watt ovens a circuit to themselves.
How is this different from an electric pizza oven guide?
Our electric pizza oven guide ranks ovens mainly by heat and includes an outdoor model. This one is for indoor counters, and it starts from your space and your outlet.
Can a toaster oven do the same job?
For frozen pizza, often yes. See our guide to the best toaster oven for pizza. A toaster oven will not reach the temperatures the high-heat ovens here state.
Can I use these outside?
Ooni says the Volt 2 is for indoor use only. Check each manual, and never run an appliance outside unless the maker allows it.
Our final pick for your counter
Measure first. If you have about 21 inches of width and a free circuit, buy the Gourmia. If you do not, buy the Wisco 421. For a look at wood, gas and electric together, see our main best pizza oven guide. And if tonight is not the night for dough, call to order from Julia’s menu instead.