Top KitchenAid Mixer Alternatives for Budget-Friendly Bakers

Looking for a budget-friendly alternative to the KitchenAid Stand Mixer? Our experts have rounded up their top 5 favorite affordable options!

Want a KitchenAid Stand Mixer, but don’t want to break the bank? Well you are in luck! We are continuing our series of articles where we gather some budget-friendly alternatives to popular (and expensive) products. We’ve already covered the Instant Pot, the Roomba, and the Keurig, and now, the KitchenAid Stand Mixer!

Our hope is to provide you with a list of ‘Plan B’ options if your favorite items are just not in your budget right now. If you’re hoping to snag a stand mixer, here are our picks for the best alternatives to KitchenAid.

Note that at the time of posting these prices were accurate. Sales and promotions may affect pricing.

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KitchenAid Stand Mixer Alternatives

KitchenAid Stand Mixers have been a fan favorite for as long as we can remember, and we’re sure some of you still wish you could add one to your kitchen. Since they are pretty expensive, we’ve got some high-quality KitchenAid stand mixer alternatives that are a little more affordable and still get the job done.

For this post, we’re comparing each of these mixers to the 4.5-Quart Classic Mixer. This is the model that retailers discount most often, so we’ll be taking into account its size, power, and features when comparing each of the mixers below. For Black Friday, the lowest prices of the year, we usually see this KitchenAid model on sale for $180. If you have your heart set on a KitchenAid, try to find this model under $300.

Aucma 6-Speed 7.4-Qt. Stand Mixer – $126

This is a great alternative option! With a bigger bowl capacity and a more powerful motor, this $126 price point is hard to beat. It also has quite a few color options to choose from, whereas the KitchenAid Classic has two. Prices range from $125.99 - $169.99, depending on the color.

KitchenAid Comparison

Feature	KitchenAid	Aucma
Mixing Speeds	10	6
Bowl Capacity	4.5 quart	6.5 quart
Motor Power	275 watt	660 watt
Attachments Included	3	3
Color Options	2	10

Hamilton Beach 7-Speed Stand Mixer – $120

This is a fan favorite among home cooks. The bowl capacity is slightly smaller than KitchenAid, but the motor is relatively similar and it comes in several color options. It also comes with the same accessories as the KitchenAid Classic: a flat beater, dough hook, and whisk.

KitchenAid Comparison

Feature	KitchenAid	Hamilton Beach
Mixing Speeds	10	7
Bowl Capacity	4.5 quart	4.0 quart
Motor Power	275 watt	300 watt
Attachments Included	3	3
Color Options	2	7

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The Instant Pot 6qt Electric Dutch Oven is a multi-cooker with a red lid, featuring functions like sear, sauté, braise, and slow cook, displayed on a digital control panel.

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The SodaStream Terra Bundle features a sleek, black soda maker with a carbonating bottle, designed to easily add fizz to water using a CO2 cylinder.

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The Keurig K-Express Coffee Maker is a compact, white single-serve machine with customizable brew sizes of 6, 8, and 10 ounces. A blue mug is positioned to catch the coffee stream.

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A Cuisinart blender and juice extractor with a sleek gray design, featuring a control dial with stop, low, and high settings. It is shown with a blending cup, lid, and a glass of green juice being poured, alongside sliced cucumbers and lime wedges.

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The Beast Mini Blender Bundle includes a sleek black blender base, two clear blending containers with black lids, a cleaning brush, a straw, and a tamper tool. The set is designed for compact and efficient blending, with a modern aesthetic.

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The Keurig K-Select Coffee Maker is a sleek, black single-serve brewer featuring simple button controls for brewing coffee. It has a large water reservoir on the side and brews directly into a cup or mug.

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Ninja Blast Portable Blender is a compact, travel-friendly blender equipped with a blending jar filled with ice and fruit. It features a start/stop button and a power button on its base, designed for on-the-go blending.

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Dash Delish Stand Mixer – $41

This compact little mixer is great if you don’t have a ton of storage space or need to store this away in a cupboard when it isn’t in use. The bowl capacity is slightly smaller, but the motor is similar to the KitchenAid and it comes with two beaters and two dough hooks. Prices vary from $41-$60, depending on the color.

KitchenAid Comparison

Feature	KitchenAid	Dash Delish
Mixing Speeds	10	5
Bowl Capacity	4.5 quart	3.5 quart
Motor Power	275 watt	350 watt
Attachments Included	3	4
Color Options	2	5

Hamilton Beach Classic Stand and Hand Mixer – $50

Another Hamilton Beach option, this mixer is both a stand mixer and a hand mixer. The versatility of being two gadgets in one at a $50 price point makes this a steal. The motor power and mixing bowl capacity are similar to the KitchenAid, and it also comes in two color options. Prices vary by color.

KitchenAid Comparison

Feature	KitchenAid	Hamilton Beach
Mixing Speeds	10	6
Bowl Capacity	4.5 quart	4 quart
Motor Power	275 watt	290 watt
Attachments Included	3	3
Color Options	2	2

Frigidaire Retro Stand Mixer – From $80

This is a very close comparison to the KitchenAid mixer, and it has a sweet, retro look to it. The mixing bowl is nearly exactly the same size, it comes in eight color options, and the motor is slightly more powerful than the KitchenAid.

KitchenAid Comparison

Feature	KitchenAid	Frigidaire
Mixing Speeds	10	8
Bowl Capacity	4.5 quart	4.8 quart
Motor Power	275 watt	300 watt
Attachments Included	3	3
Color Options	2	5