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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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!
Prefer to shop by project? Jump to Project Picks
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| Cricut Machine | Joy | Joy Xtra | Explore 4 | Maker 4 |
| 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 4 offers - plus the extra power and tools to cut fabric or leather and engrave metal. |
| Max Material Width | 5.5 inch | 8.5 inch | 13 inch | 13 inch |
| Max Cut Length | 4 feet | 4 feet | 12 feet | 12 feet |
| Material Compatibility | 10+ | 50+ | 100+ | 300+ |
| Tools | (3) cutting, writing, foiling | (3) cutting, writing, foiling | (6) cutting, writing, scoring, foiling | (13) 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 | No | 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 | |
| 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 | 10+ |
| Tools | (3) cutting, writing, foiling |
| Commercial Grade Performance | No |
| Compatible with Smart Materials | Yes |
| Works with Print Then Cut Stickers | No |
| 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 | 50+ |
| Tools | (3) 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 4 | |
| 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+ |
| Tools | (6) 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 4 | |
| Perfect For | Everything Explore 4 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+ |
| Tools | (13) 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 |
Browse popular Cricut crafts and shop the machines best suited for each one.
Choose a machine that supports Print Then Cut for sticker sheets and kiss-cuts.
Maker • Explore • Xtra
Pick a wider machine (13") for big wall decals, signage, and long designs.
Maker • Explore
A compact machine is perfect for small decals; size up for bigger projects.
Maker • Explore • Xtra • Joy
Compact machines are is perfect but choose a wider machine for larger cards or batch-making.
Maker • Explore • Xtra • Joy
A compact machine is ideal for simple labels; choose Print Then Cut if you want printed labels.
Maker • Explore • Xtra • Joy
Choose a wider machine (13") for full-size shirt designs and larger iron-on projects.
Maker • Explore
A compact machine works great for small iron-on designs; size up for bigger designs.
Maker • Explore • Xtra • Joy
Maker is best for fabric - its tools handle felt and fabric cuts cleanly.
Maker
Maker is best for leather; Explore works for lighter/thinner leather pieces.
Maker • Explore
Choose a wider machine (13") for banners and big decor; compact is great for small details.
Maker • Explore • Xtra
Maker only - choose this if engraving is on your must-have list.
Maker
All sizes work for mugs; choose wider for larger Infusible Ink apparel transfers.
Maker • Explore • Xtra • Joy