Updated October 17, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Cricut vs Snapmaker US
Cricut
Higher score in this comparison
Snapmaker US
Where Cricut and Snapmaker US differ
| Compare | CricutReviewVisitVisit | Snapmaker USReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $99Lower | $699 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 711.2Higher | 350 |
| Multi-colour printing | No | YesHas it |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 645.16Higher | 500 |
| Laser power (W) | Not confirmed | 40 |
| Enclosed models | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Markets | 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, ZA | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Warranty (1 year).
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Key differences
- Cricut scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 8.8.
- Price from is lower at Cricut: $99 vs $699.
- Largest build size (mm) is higher at Cricut: 711.2 vs 350.
- Multi-colour printing: only Snapmaker US.
- Top print speed (mm/s) is higher at Cricut: 645.16 vs 500.
- Support channels: only Cricut offers Chat, Phone.
- Support channels: only Snapmaker US offers Email.
- Products: only Snapmaker US offers Fdm printer, Laser engraver.
Our verdict on each
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.
Snapmaker US
For home makers pursuing multicolor models, Snapmaker US is the United States store for Snapmaker toolchanger 3D printers, filament and modules. It combines U1 multicolor printing with Artisan Premium 3-in-1 3D printing, laser and CNC capability for varied home workshops.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cricut | Snapmaker US |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEntry price of $99 places Cricut at 2 of 27 brands compared. | 8.6 |
| Offer | 9.2HigherCutting machines only in cutting machine, a 711.2 mm work area and 1 years of cover. | 8.9 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Cricut | Snapmaker US |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
Which one suits you
Pick Cricut if cost, offer, price from, largest build size (mm), and top print speed (mm/s) matter most.
Pick Snapmaker US if multi-colour printing matter most.
Also worth a look
SOVOL has price from at $89, against $99 for Cricut and $699 for Snapmaker US.
SOVOL reviewWhere these facts come from
Cricut
- cricut.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- help.cricut.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Snapmaker US
- shop.snapmaker.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- snapmaker.com: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Cricut | Snapmaker US |
|---|---|---|
| Laser engravers and cutting machines | 4 of 34 | 8 of 34 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cricut | Snapmaker US |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Cutting machine | Fdm printer, Laser engraver, Cutting machineCovers more |
| Legal entity | Cricut, Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre, Chat, Phone, Community | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Cricut | Snapmaker US | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $99lowest quarter | $699above the median | $299 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 711.2highest quarter | 350at the median | 350 |
| Warranty | 1 yearat the median | 1 yearat the median | 1 year |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 645.16highest quarter | 500below the median | 600 |
| Laser power (W) | Not confirmed | 40lowest quarter | 60 |
Median across 25 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
Snapmaker US
Pros
- Offers U1 toolchanger printing for multicolor and multimaterial models
- Sells Artisan Premium 3-in-1 system for 3D printing, laser and CNC work
- Stocks SnapSpeed PLA filament, hot ends, laser and rotary modules
Cons
- Catalog centers on a small family of machines and matching add-ons
- Operates as a United States store with domestic shipping focus
Who each suits
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
Snapmaker US
Who it suits
- Home creators exploring multicolor and multimaterial printing
- Makers wanting 3D printing, laser and CNC in one system
- Hobbyists building out machines with filament and modules
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers seeking general electronics beyond maker tools
Country by country
| Country | Cricut | Snapmaker US |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Chile | Yes | No |
| China | Yes | No |
| Colombia | Yes | No |
8 of 38 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
Snapmaker US
What does Snapmaker US sell?+
Snapmaker US sells Snapmaker 3D printers with filament, modules and accessories for home workshops. The range includes multicolor toolchanger printers and 3-in-1 machines alongside hot ends, laser units and rotary attachments. The assortment supports building complete printing, carving and engraving setups from one catalog.
What is the U1 toolchanger printer?+
The U1 serves as the consumer toolchanger printer for fast multicolor and multimaterial output. It anchors models made specifically for toolchanger printing at home. Covers, high flow hotends and matching filament extend the U1 setup for varied color projects.