Vending Machine Cost Comparison
New, high-end vending machines like the ones we carry range in cost from ~$2,000 to ~$5,000. On this page, we'll compare our vending machine models by type of machine (click links to jump straight to that machine type):
Soda Pop Vending Machines
| Seaga Prosper PR2018 | Seaga Envision ENV5B | |
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| Sale Price | $3,899 | $4,495 |
| Monthly Pmt (If Financed) | As low as $109/mo (36 months) | As low as $125/mo (36 months) |
| Key Differences | Fewer beverage selections, no glass front | Far more beverage selections, glass front |
| # of Selections | 18 | 40 |
| Size of Drinks | 8 oz. - 20 oz. | 8 oz. - 20 oz. |
| Drink Capacity | 205 (large) - 300 (small) | 240 cans/bottles |
| Front Display | Flavor cards (no glass front) | Glass |
| # of Rows | 2 | 5 |
| Ordering System | Individual buttons | Keypad |
| Card Reader | Yes (optional) | Yes (optional) |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor | Indoor |
| Color(s) | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Dimensions | 72" tall x 39" wide x 34" deep | 72" tall x 39" wide x 37" deep |
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| You may also like: Combo (Soda + Snack) Vending Machines | ||
Analysis: If you think it's important to offer a wide range of variety, it's definitely worth the extra few hundred dollars to get the Seaga Envision ENV5B (which has slots for a whopping 40 different soft drinks).
If you think 18 selections is enough (and you don't care about the machine having a glass front), the Seaga Prosper PR2018 will save you a little cash. (That said, if you're planning to finance the purchase of your vending machine, you're only looking at a $16 difference per month and may want to spring for the Seaga Envision ENV5B instead.)
Snack & Candy Vending Machines
| Seaga SM16SB Countertop | Seaga Envision ENV4S | Seaga Envision ENV5S | |
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| Sale Price | $2,199 | $3,199 | $3,399 |
| Monthly Pmt (If Financed) | As low as $92/mo (24 months) | As low as $89/mo (36 months) | As low as $95/mo (36 months) |
| Key Differences | Countertop machine with only 16 selections (168-item capacity) | Full-size machine with 32 selections (468-item capacity) | Full-size machine with 40 selections (465-item capacity) |
| # of Selections | 16 | 32 | 40 |
| Slot Size Breakdown | 8 wide (chip/pastry) + 8 narrow (candy) | 16 wide (chip/pastry) + 16 narrow (candy) | 20 wide (chip/pastry) + 20 narrow (candy) |
| Snack Capacity | 168 (56 chip/pastry + 112 candy) | 468 (180 chip/pastry + 288 candy) | 465 (210 chip/pastry + 255 candy) |
| Front Display | Glass | Glass | Glass |
| # of Rows | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Ordering System | Keypad | Keypad | Keypad |
| Card Reader | Yes (optional) | Yes (optional) | Yes (optional) |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor |
| Color(s) | Black or Silver | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Dimensions | 28" tall x 30" wide x 28" deep | 72" tall x 35" wide x 37" deep | 72" tall x 39" wide x 37" deep |
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| You may also like: Combo (Soda + Snack) Vending Machines | |||
Analysis: Just looking at the picture, the SM16SB countertop snack machine may seem too small to justify the price tag; but the little bugger packs a serious punch! It has an impressive 16 slots (8 for chips/pastries on the top two rows + another 8 for candies/bars on the third row) and can store 168 snacks. This countertop machine has been surprisingly popular!
If you're looking for a full-size snack vending machine, it seems like a no-brainer to get the Seaga Envision ENV5S (rather than the slightly smaller ENV4S). The 5S model is a few inches wider than the 4S and gives you an extra 8 slots (a total of 40 slots - 20 for snacks/pastries and 20 for candy/bars). That seems well worth the extra $200 (which is only a $6/month difference if you're financing the purchase).
Combo Vending Machines (Soda + Snack)
| Seaga SnakMart SM23 |
Seaga Quick Break QB218 |
Seaga Envision ENV5C |
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| Sale Price | $2,995 | $3,499 | $4,295 |
| Monthly Pmt (If Financed) |
As low as $125/mo (24 months) |
As low as $98/mo (36 months) |
As low as $120/mo (36 months) |
| Key Differences | 23 selections (7 beverages + 16 snacks), black or silver, indoor use | 29 selections (8 beverages + 21 snacks), colorful wrap, indoor use | 36 selections (16 beverages + 20 snacks), black, indoor use |
| # of Selections | 23 | 29 | 36 |
| Slot Breakdown | 7 beverages (8-20 oz) 8 chips/pastries 8 candy |
8 beverages (8-20 oz) 11 chips/pastries 10 candy |
16 beverages (8-20 oz) 10 chips/pastries 10 candy |
| Total Capacity | 253 total 85 beverages 56 chips/pastries 112 candy |
302 total 85 beverages 77 chips/pastries 140 candy |
371 total 96 beverages 110 chips/pastries 165 candy |
| Front Display | Glass | Glass | Glass |
| # of Rows | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Ordering System | Keypad | Keypad | Keypad |
| Card Reader | Yes (optional) | Yes (optional) | Yes (optional) |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor |
| Color(s) | Black or Silver | Colorful Wrap | Black |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Dimensions | 70" H x 30" W x 29" D | 74" H x 34" W x 28" D | 72" H x 39" W x 37" D |
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Analysis: If you're pretty price-sensitive, the Seaga SnakMart SM23 is the way to go. It's Seaga's best-selling vending machine of all time for a reason! It's a bit more limited than our other combo vending machines (with only 7 beverage slots to go with 16 snack slots), but that's sufficient for many customers. Another reason it's so popular is that it's very compact, measuring 30" wide by 29" deep (compared to our other combo machines that are 39" x 37"). Note: If you're planning to use our financing option, this machine will actually cost more per month than the next 2 higher models due to it being 24-month financing rather than 36-month financing.
The main differences between the middle two models (the Seaga Quick Break QB218 and the Seaga Envision ENV5C) are 1) aesthetics (which you can see in the pictures) and 2) beverage capacity. Both machines offer 20-21 snack options (so there's very little difference there), but the Envision ENV5C offers twice as many beverage options (16) than the Quick Break (8). So if you don't think 8 beverage options are enough, you'd be better off going with the Envision ENV5C.
Other Machines
| Seaga SM16CIG Cigarette Vending Machine | Seaga CM1250 Bill Changer Machine | |
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| Sale Price | $2,495 | $849 |
| Monthly Pmt (If Financed) | As low as $104/mo (24 months) | As low as $71/mo (12 months) |
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| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor | Indoor |
| Color(s) | Black or Silver | Black |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Dimensions | 28" tall x 30" wide x 28" deep | 21" tall x 9" wide x 10.5" deep |
| See More Info | SEE DETAILS | SEE DETAILS |
Analysis: If you own or operate a bar, night club or another establishment restricted to adults over the age of 21 (or plan to place a vending machine in such a location), the Seaga SM16CIG countertop cigarette vending machine is perfect. It offers 24 unique selections with a total capacity of 336 packs of cigarettes. Like all of our vending machines, you can add a card reader for just $299 so you can accept debit card and credit card payments (as well as cash).
The Seaga CM1250 Bill Changer is a great add-on for any vending machine and can even be mounted right onto it. By default, it accepts $1 bills and $5 bills; but for just $75 more, you can upgrade it to also accept $10 bills and $20 bills. It holds 1,000 quarters, equivalent to $250 in change. If you'll be placing this machine in an arcade or another location that uses tokens, you can also upgrade this machine to dispense tokens (rather than quarters) for just $40.