Check out our easy comparison guide to see the differences between each model. Whether you’re just starting out or already creating, we’ll help you find the perfect Cricut to fit your needs!
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| Cricut Machine | Joy 2 | Joy Xtra | Explore 5 | Maker 5 |
| Perfect For | Our most compact machine for fast cards, small decals, and labels. | Full-color printable stickers, cards, and T-shirts when space is limited. | Custom apparel, home décor, and party projects - plus banners up to 12 feet long. | Everything Explore 5 offers - plus the extra power and tools to cut fabric or leather and engrave metal. |
| Max Material Width | 5.5 inch | 9.5 inch | 13 inch | 13 inch |
| Max Cut Length | 4 feet | 4 feet | 12 feet | 12 feet |
| Material Compatibility | 75+ | 75+ | 100+ | 300+ |
| Functions | Cutting, writing, foiling, scoring | Cutting, writing, foiling | Cutting, writing, scoring, foiling | Cutting, writing, scoring, foiling, debossing, engraving, and more |
| Commercial Grade Performance | No | No | No | Yes - best for small business use and high volume projects |
| Compatible with Smart Materials | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Works with Print Then Cut Stickers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free Design App (additional features with subscription) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Only | Bluetooth Only | Bluetooth & USB | Bluetooth & USB |
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| Cricut Joy 2 | |
| Perfect For | Our most compact machine for fast cards, small decals, and labels. |
| Max Material Width | 5.5 inch |
| Max Cut Length | 4 feet |
| Material Compatibility | 75+ |
| Functions | Cutting, writing, foiling, scoring |
| Commercial Grade Performance | No |
| Compatible with Smart Materials | Yes |
| Works with Print Then Cut Stickers | Yes |
| Free Design App (additional features with subscription) | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Only |
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| Cricut Joy Xtra | |
| Perfect For | Full-color printable stickers, cards, and T-shirts when space is limited. |
| Max Material Width | 8.5 inch |
| Max Cut Length | 4 feet |
| Material Compatibility | 75+ |
| Functions | Cutting, writing, foiling |
| Commercial Grade Performance | No |
| Compatible with Smart Materials | Yes |
| Works with Print Then Cut Stickers | Yes |
| Free Design App (additional features with subscription) | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Only |
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| Cricut Explore 5 | |
| Perfect For | Custom apparel, home décor, and party projects - plus banners up to 12 feet long. |
| Max Material Width | 13 inch |
| Max Cut Length | 12 feet |
| Material Compatibility | 100+ |
| Functions | Cutting, writing, scoring, foiling |
| Commercial Grade Performance | No |
| Compatible with Smart Materials | Yes |
| Works with Print Then Cut Stickers | Yes |
| Free Design App (additional features with subscription) | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth & USB |
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| Cricut Maker 5 | |
| Perfect For | Everything Explore 5 offers - plus the extra power and tools to cut fabric or leather and engrave metal. |
| Max Material Width | 13 inch |
| Max Cut Length | 12 feet |
| Material Compatibility | 300+ |
| Functions | Cutting, writing, scoring, foiling, debossing, engraving, and more |
| Commercial Grade Performance | Yes |
| Compatible with Smart Materials | Yes |
| Works with Print Then Cut Stickers | Yes |
| Free Design App (additional features with subscription) | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth & USB |
Best for Quick, Small Projects: Ideal for compact crafting spaces, personalized labels, cards, and smaller vinyl projects.
Best for Compact Sticker Crafting: Great for full-color printable stickers, cards, decals, and iron-on designs when space is limited.
Best for Everyday Crafting: A versatile option for beginners and experienced crafters creating custom shirts, vinyl decals, home décor & gifts.
Best for Advanced Crafting: Designed for crafters who want to work with a variety of materials and specialty tools for fabric, leather, engraving & more.
