Top 4 Budget Coffee Machines 2026

What we love

• You need the cheapest possible coffee maker and brew quality is not your primary concern
• You want verified electrical safety at a budget price — the UL certification is genuine and uncommon at this price point
• You prefer the simplest possible operation with no buttons, screens, or settings to figure out

Worth knowing

• You care about coffee flavor — the 182°F brew temperature produces weak, under-extracted coffee that specialty drinkers will find unacceptable
• Material safety matters to your family — the plastic reservoir type is undisclosed and no BPA-free claim is made for this model
• You want any convenience features like a programmable timer, removable reservoir, or permanent filter

What we love

• You brew large batches for a busy household and want 14-cup capacity with 24-hour scheduling
• You prefer not to buy paper filters and appreciate the included gold-tone permanent filter
• You're looking for a reliable brand-name brewer under $100 with proven brew temperature performance
• You drink your coffee quickly after brewing and won't leave it sitting on the warming plate for hours

Worth knowing

• You want your coffee to stay fresh and flavorful for more than 30 minutes — a thermal carafe model would serve you better
• You prioritize full material transparency and want to know exactly what type of plastic contacts your hot water
• You prefer a removable water tank you can carry to the sink for easy filling and cleaning

What we love

• You're a household of one or two who values material safety and wants the strongest chemical safety claims in this price range
• You appreciate compact, well-engineered appliances that prioritize brew quality over feature count
• You want a machine with confirmed electrical safety certification and BPA-free plus PFAS-free materials
• You don't mind pressing a button when you want coffee and can skip the programmable timer

Worth knowing

• You need to brew for a family of four or more — five cups won't be enough for your household
• You want to wake up to fresh coffee already brewed — there's no programmable timer or delay brew feature
• You prefer not to buy paper filters and want a machine with a permanent reusable filter included

What we love

• You want the most convenient daily brewing experience with a removable tank you can fill at the sink
• You value programmable delay brew to have fresh coffee waiting when you wake up
• You're looking for a feature-packed 12-cup brewer under $100 that includes a permanent filter
• You drink your coffee within 30 minutes of brewing and won't leave it sitting on the warming plate

Worth knowing

• You need full material transparency about what type of plastic contacts your hot water before brewing
• You want your coffee to stay fresh for hours without flavor degradation — a thermal carafe model would serve you better
• You want full material transparency about what type of plastic contacts your hot water before brewing