Single-serve coffee makers under $100 (2026)
For people who drink one cup at a time and want to spend less than $100 on the maker's own store. The list covers all three single-serve types: pods, your own ground coffee, or both. The first three are each maker's lowest-priced model (Hamilton Beach, Keurig, Ninja), so they come from three different makers; the rest follow by maker store price, lowest first. Specs and prices checked October 19, 2026 on each manufacturer's US site.
Selection criteria
- Single-serve brewer for pods, ground coffee or both, as the manufacturer states.
- Price on the maker's own US store under $100 (checked October 19, 2026).
The picks
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Hamilton Beach The Scoop Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Hamilton Beach's Scoop brews ground coffee through a mesh basket that doubles as the scoop, with no pods or paper filters.
Maker source: hamiltonbeach.com
Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker
Keurig's K-Classic brews K-Cup pods in 6, 8 or 10 oz sizes with a 48 oz removable reservoir.
Maker source: keurig.com
Ninja Single-Serve Pods & Grounds Specialty Coffee Maker
Ninja's PB051 brews pods or grounds in sizes up to a 24 oz travel mug and has a fold-away frother.
Maker source: sharkninja.com
Hamilton Beach The Scoop Single-Serve Coffee Maker with Removable Reservoir
The same Scoop design with a 40 oz removable reservoir for several cups between refills, per Hamilton Beach.
Maker source: hamiltonbeach.com
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Single-Serve Coffee Maker with Removable Reservoir
Hamilton Beach's FlexBrew takes K-Cup pods or ground coffee, with both holders in the box and a 50 oz removable reservoir.
Maker source: hamiltonbeach.com
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
Keurig's K-Elite adds strong brew, iced and temperature settings to K-Cup pod brewing, with a 75 oz reservoir.
Maker source: keurig.com
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Compare these machines
| Machine | Type | What you put in | Largest cup (maker) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Beach The Scoop (47620) | Single-serve, ground coffee | Ground coffee, no filter | 14 oz |
| Keurig K-Classic | Single-serve, pods | K-Cup pods | 10 oz |
| Ninja Pods & Grounds (PB051) | Single-serve, pods or grounds | Pods or ground coffee | 24 oz travel mug |
| Hamilton Beach The Scoop with Removable Reservoir (49987) | Single-serve, ground coffee | Ground coffee, no filter | 14 oz |
| Hamilton Beach FlexBrew with Removable Reservoir (49901G) | Single-serve, pods or grounds | K-Cup pods or ground coffee | 10 oz pod, 14 oz grounds |
| Keurig K-Elite | Single-serve, pods | K-Cup pods | 12 oz |
Every value comes from the maker's own product page, linked under Sources. The largest cup is shown here from each maker's page; it is not a finder filter.
How to pick between these
- If you never want to buy pods → one of The Scoop models.
- If you only want pods → the Keurig K-Classic for simple controls, or the K-Elite for iced and strength settings.
- If you want both → the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew or the Ninja PB051, which include holders for both.
- If you fill a big travel mug → the Ninja PB051.
What changes between pods, ground coffee and both
- Pods. Nothing to measure: a sealed K-Cup pod goes in and the cup comes out. Keurig's K-Classic and K-Elite can brew ground coffee only with Keurig's reusable My K-Cup filter, which is sold separately.
- Ground coffee. The Scoop models brew from ground coffee you scoop in; the maker says they don't use K-Cup pods or paper filters, so there is nothing of either to buy. The 49987 version adds a removable 40 oz reservoir, so you carry it to the sink instead of pouring water in cup by cup.
- Both. The Hamilton Beach FlexBrew and the Ninja PB051 come with a pod holder and a ground-coffee holder in the box. The FlexBrew has a 50 oz removable reservoir; the Ninja brews up to a 24 oz travel mug and adds a fold-away frother.
- Refills. Where the maker states a reservoir, it runs from 40 oz (The Scoop 49987) to 75 oz (K-Elite), with the K-Classic at 48 oz.
The Keurig and Ninja machines here were below their regular price on the maker store on the check date. If a promotion ends, one can move above $100 and drop out of this list's range, so check the current price.
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How these were chosen
Of the 35 coffee makers we catalogued from manufacturer sites (as of October 19, 2026), 9 are single-serve brewers, and 7 of those are under $100 on the maker's store. We picked six across three brands, ordered by store price, lowest first; the Keurig K-Supreme Plus is the seventh and appears in the finder. Keurig's store prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Written with AI assistance from manufacturer specifications; reviewed and approved by the site owner. We don't test products hands-on. How we choose
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Written with AI assistance from manufacturer specifications and reviewed before publishing in October 2026. We don't test products hands-on.