Compare Cricut Machines

Not sure which Cricut machine is best for you?

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	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


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

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

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

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