Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Creality vs Cricut
Creality vs Cricut: the differences
| Compare |  Creality |  Cricut |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $199 | $99Lower |
| Largest build size (mm) | 350 | 711.2Higher |
| Multi-colour printing | YesHas it | No |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600 | 645.16Higher |
| Markets | US, MX, DE, FR, ES, GB, AU, CA, JP | AU, AT, BE, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, DE, DK, EC, ES, FI, FR, GB, HK, IE, IN, IT, JP, KR, LU, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, PE, PH, PT, SE, SG, TH, TR, TW, US, ZACovers more |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 1 year |
| Laser power (W) | 60 | Not confirmed |
| Enclosed models | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Cricut scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.2.
- Price from is lower at Cricut: $99 vs $199.
- Largest build size (mm) is higher at Cricut: 711.2 vs 350.
- Multi-colour printing: only Creality.
- Top print speed (mm/s) is higher at Cricut: 645.16 vs 600.
- Support channels: only Creality offers Email.
- Support channels: only Cricut offers Chat.
- Cricut is available in 29 more countries.
- Products: only Creality offers Fdm printer, Resin printer, 3d scanner.
- Products: only Cricut offers Cutting machine.
Our verdict on each
Creality
Creality 3D Technology suits makers who want printing, scanning and laser engraving from one store, with machines starting at $199. The range mixes FDM, resin, scanning and laser gear under one roof, and support runs on email, phone and help centre for setup and troubleshooting.
Cricut
Cricut suits crafters who want a single well known cutting machine and easy help centre support, not buyers who need a laser engraver. Entry price of $99 ranks it near the front of the field on cost, and a 711.2 mm build area handles a full sheet of craft material.
Score breakdown
| Area | Creality | Cricut |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Entry at $199 ranks 11 of 27 brands on starting price, a mid-table entry point. | 9.9HigherEntry price of $99 places Cricut at 2 of 27 brands compared. |
| Offer | 9.1Multi colour, an enclosed chassis, 350 mm builds and 60 W laser output all sit in one catalogue. | 9.2HigherCutting machines only in cutting machine, a 711.2 mm work area and 1 years of cover. |
| Trust | 9.4Support runs on email, phone and help centre and the terms name Creality 3D Technology LLC, a company founded in 2014. | Not confirmed |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Creality | Cricut |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $199 | $99 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 350 | 711.2 |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600 | 645.16 |
If neither fits
Sculpfun has largest build size (mm) at 830, against 350 for Creality and 711.2 for Cricut.
Sculpfun reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Creality | Cricut |
|---|---|---|
| Laser engravers and cutting machines | 5 of 34 | 4 of 34 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Creality | Cricut |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Fdm printer, Resin printer, 3d scanner, Laser engraver | Cutting machine |
| Legal entity | Creality 3D Technology LLC | Cricut, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | 2014 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Help centre, Chat, Phone, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Creality | Cricut | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $199below the median | $99lowest quarter | $224 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 350below the median | 711.2highest quarter | 390 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 1 yearat the median | 1 year |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600at the median | 645.16highest quarter | 600 |
| Laser power (W) | 60at the median | Not confirmed | 60 |
Median across 23 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Creality
Pros
- The catalogue spans fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner, so printing, scanning and laser work stay under one brand.
- Multi colour printing is available, and 89.5% of brands in the printer ranking offer it too.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, giving phone and a help centre alongside email.
Cons
- Starting price ranks 11 of 27 brands, so cheaper entry points sit elsewhere.
- Build size ranks 13 of 23 on the same measure, which leaves the biggest machines to other brands.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre with no live chat listed, so quick answers wait on email, phone or the community board.
Cricut
Pros
- Entry price of $99 ranks 2 of 27 brands in this comparison.
- A 711.2 mm build area sits above the 425 median for this category.
- Support runs through a help centre, live chat, phone and a community forum.
Cons
- Multi colour is a no, so each layer needs a separate pass.
- Laser engraving is not among its product types (cutting machine), which are cutting machines.
- Warranty of 1 years sits at 5 of 20, below the 1.5 upper quartile here.
Who each suits
Creality
Who it suits
- Makers who want FDM and resin printing, scanning and laser engraving from one supplier (fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner).
- Buyers who need multi colour printing inside an enclosed machine.
- Shoppers in the United States, MX and DE who want support by phone and a help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Sovol, whose catalogue is FDM printers only, for a buyer who wants no resin, scanning or laser range.
- Farnell, which lists FDM printers and scanners only, for someone buying a single machine type through a distributor.
- MatterHackers, which carries the same FDM, resin, scanning and laser mix plus cutting machines, for shops that need the wider machine mix.
Cricut
Who it suits
- Cricut crafters making vinyl, paper and fabric projects at home
- Shoppers who want help centre and phone support without extra research
- Buyers in the many markets listed in Australia, AT and BE
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone engraving wood or metal, who should look at ACMER or AtomStack instead
- Buyers who print as well as cut, since MatterHackers covers fdm printers, resin printers and scanners
- Multi colour makers who need several shades in a single pass
Current offers
Creality
Current offer
Bonus
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Creality | Cricut |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
| Colombia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Ecuador | No | Yes |
8 of 38 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Creality
How much does the cheapest machine cost?+
Entry is $199 in the store's printer collection. That is the starting figure for a first machine, and the range runs upward from there into resin, scanning and laser equipment. Buyers moving up usually pay for the extra capability, so budget against the specific machine rather than the entry figure.
Is there a subscription or renewal cost after buying?+
The store sells hardware outright. Its published terms set out orders and support, at email, phone and help centre, rather than a recurring membership, so there is no renewal price in the cost of ownership here. What you weigh is the purchase, starting at $199, plus any add-on machine later.
Cricut
What does a Cricut machine cost to start with?+
Machines start at $99 on the shop, which is the entry figure used for comparison. That puts Cricut at position 2 of 27 brands on price from, one of the lower starting points in this group. Higher models in the same range cost more, so the $99 figure is a floor rather than a typical outlay.
How big a work area does a Cricut give me?+
The build area is 711.2 mm, large enough for a full sheet of craft material in a single pass. That figure ranks 3 of 23 in the comparison, above the 425 median for laser engravers and cutters. Sheets sized to the machine cut in one go instead of being pieced together.