I tested the Ninja Creami against five popular competitors, and the results shocked me

AppliancesNinja Creami vs. Cuisinart Fast Freeze, KitchenAid, GreenPan and Nutribullet — here’s how they compareNinja Creami may be popular, but is there a better ice cream maker out there?May 21, 2026, 7:30 AM EDTCory FernandezCommerce EditorSkip to table of contentsThe Ninja Creami is also available in a deluxe version, which makes more ice cream and has more pre-sets.Courtesy of Cory Fernandez and Zoe MalinIn 2023, my colleague and NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin tested and wrote a review of the Ninja Cream. This was back when it first launched and the appliance was selling out every other day and even your local Costco or Best Buy couldn’t keep up with the demand. Today, thankfully the beloved appliance is much easier to get a hold of — in fact, the brand has since launched a deluxe version and multiple frozen treat and beverage makers, including the Ninja Slushi and Ninja Creami Soft Serve Maker. More than two years later, the original Ninja Creami is still popular and has developed quite a following. I keep up with a lot of food influencers on social media, and I’m served at least a few Ninja Creami recipe ideas a month. But I’m also aware that many competitors have launched ice cream makers too, many of which come at lower price points. And while $229 isn’t insanely expensive for a small home appliance from a premium brand like Ninja, there are similar products that are at least $30 to $50 or more cheaper, from brands like Cuisinart, KitchenAid and Nutribullet. Additionally, some competitors have recently launched similar frozen treat makers that, while more expensive, have features that the Ninja Creami doesn’t, such as the GreenPan Frost, which doesn’t require overnight freezing. So, Malin and I spent a few weeks testing the following appliances to see how they performed compared to the Ninja Creami: Cuisinart Fast Freeze, Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker, KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment, Nutribullet Chill and the GreenPan Frost. Here’s what we uncovered.Selec...