Thirteen machines below can be ordered by a one-machine buyer today with a published price, a published capacity, and a way to take cards. The lowest-priced new snack machine among them is the Piranha G638 at $2,800 to $3,200. Selectivend’s 23-selection snack machine is $3,728 at Sam’s Club. Among these machines, a new drink machine starts at $3,000 (Piranha G525), a combo at $3,900 (Piranha G654), and a smart cooler at $2,999 (Haha Mini 360).
We have not tested these machines. They are picked from what manufacturers and dealers publish, and every figure links to the seller’s page as it read on October 3, 2026. Prices are before freight and tax.
How the machines were chosen
A machine is on this page only if the seller publishes all four of these:
- A price for a single machine. “Call for quote” does not count.
- Selections or capacity, so you can compare how much it holds between restocks.
- A way to take cards: a reader fitted at the factory, a reader option at checkout, or a board that accepts one (MDB).
- A seller you can buy from directly, with a stated warranty.
Electrical ratings are listed where the seller publishes them. Piranha does not.
Snack, drink, and combo machines compared
| Machine | Type | Price | Selections | Capacity | Electrical | Cards | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piranha G638 | Snack | $2,800–$3,200 | 38 | 388 items | Not published | Nayax option | 1 yr parts |
| Selectivend 23-selection (SV3000) | Snack | $3,728 Sam’s Club; $4,439 direct | 23 | 316 items | 115 V, 1.2 A | Card capable | 90 days full, then 2 yr parts |
| AMS 35 | Snack | $5,395 at A&M | 32 | Not published | 120 V, 7 A | Reader fitted, +$359 | 1 yr; 3 yr electronics and refrigeration |
| Piranha G525 | Drink | $3,000 | 25 | 175 drinks | Not published | Nayax included; no cash | 1 yr parts |
| Royal 650 | Drink | $5,295 at A&M | 10 | 648 cans or 288 bottles | 115 V, 15 A | Reader fitted, +$359 | 1 yr; 5 yr refrigeration |
| Selectivend 10-selection (CB500) | Drink | $5,644 Sam’s Club; $7,180 direct | 10 | 500 cans or 240 bottles | 115 V, 2.0 A | Optional | 90 days full, then 2 yr parts |
| Piranha G654 | Combo | $3,900–$4,300 | 45 | 163 snacks, 130 drinks | Not published | Nayax option | 1 yr parts |
| Selectivend 29-selection | Combo | $5,565.99 BJ’s; $5,933 direct | 29 | 217 snacks, 136 drinks | 120 V, 2 A | Optional | 2 yr parts |
| AMS 39 Combo | Combo | $7,195 at A&M | 36 | Not published | 120 V, 7 A | Reader fitted, +$359 | 1 yr; 3 yr electronics and refrigeration |
A&M Equipment Sales’ prices on October 3 included its October promotion of $100 off new machines. The warranty terms for the AMS and Royal machines are as A&M lists them; A&M’s own warranty page says new-machine terms depend on the manufacturer and tells buyers to confirm with a sales representative.
Snack machines
Piranha G638
Shelby Township, MI- Sells
- New, sold direct by Piranha
- Price
- $2,800–$3,200, with or without a Nayax reader
41 in wide, 30 in deep, 75 in tall, 550 lb. 22 candy selections hold 276 items and 16 chip selections hold 112. Takes $1 and $5 bills and coins, and refrigeration is a $200 option. Piranha’s product page states a one-year parts warranty.
Selectivend 23-selection (SV3000)
Des Moines, IA- Sells
- New, direct and through four retailers
- Price
- Sam's Club $3,728 · BJ's $3,989.99 · WebstaurantStore $4,019 · Selectivend $4,439 · Quill $4,539.79
72 in tall, 29.3 in wide, 34.75 in deep, and Selectivend says it fits through a 32-inch doorway. Five adjustable trays, 23 selections, 316 items. Coins from 5 cents to $1 and bills to $20, with prices set per selection. BJ’s lists it with a card reader fitted. Selectivend’s page advertises a product rebate of up to $1,305 “in vend value” on orders through SamsClub.com. Warranty is 90 days full coverage, then two years on parts only5.
AMS 35
A&M Equipment Sales, Lithonia, GA- Sells
- New; AMS sells through distributors
- Price
- $5,395; reader +$359; rebuilt coin and bill acceptor −$300
72 × 35 × 35 in, about 720 lb, 32 selections depending on configuration. Indoor use only, with an optional chiller for rooms without temperature control. A&M lists it as UL, ETL, and NAMA certified and made in the USA. AMS does not publish prices; it lists distributors13, and A&M is one that shows prices online.
Drink machines
Piranha G525 (cashless)
Shelby Township, MI- Sells
- New, sold direct by Piranha
- Price
- $3,000, Nayax VPOS Touch included
24 in wide, the narrowest drink machine here, 32 in deep and 75 in tall, 475 lb. 25 selections holding 175 drinks, from 12 oz cans to 20 oz bottles without shims. It takes cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayRange, and lists no bill or coin acceptor.
Royal 650 Live Display
A&M Equipment Sales, Lithonia, GA- Sells
- New; on backorder on October 3
- Price
- $5,295; reader +$359
The only drink machine here that its seller approves for outdoor use. 72 × 37 × 35.5 in, about 725 lb. 10 selections holding 648 12 oz cans or about 288 bottles. Royal Vendors14 sends buyers to its authorized distributors.
Selectivend 10-selection (CB500)
Des Moines, IA- Sells
- New, direct and through four retailers
- Price
- Sam's Club $5,644 · BJ's $5,719.99 · WebstaurantStore $6,169 · Selectivend $7,180 · Quill $7,935.79
72 × 31.75 × 36.5 in, 671 lb. Up to 500 cans or 240 bottles across 10 selections. Selectivend says it is made in the USA and has an ENERGY STAR-compliant design. Card and mobile payment are optional; BJ’s lists it with a reader fitted.
Combo machines
Piranha G654
Shelby Township, MI- Sells
- New, sold direct by Piranha
- Price
- $3,900–$4,300, with or without a Nayax reader
41 × 30 × 75 in, 560 lb, with two temperature zones. 11 candy selections (107 items), 8 chip selections (56 items), and 26 drink selections holding 130 drinks. Cans or bottles in any column.
Selectivend 29-selection combo
Des Moines, IA- Sells
- New, direct and through three retailers
- Price
- BJ's $5,565.99 · WebstaurantStore $5,919 · Selectivend $5,933 · Quill $6,212.49
74.5 × 34.75 × 31.25 in, 621 lb. 20 snack and 9 drink selections holding 217 snacks and 136 drinks. Selectivend quotes delivery in two to three weeks and a two-year parts warranty. BJ’s lists it with a card reader fitted.
AMS 39 Combo
A&M Equipment Sales, Lithonia, GA- Sells
- New; ships in three days per A&M
- Price
- $7,195; reader +$359
72 × 39 × 35 in, about 820 lb. 20 snack and 16 drink selections, vending 12 oz, 16 oz, and slim cans and 16.9 oz and 20 oz bottles. Heated glass, indoor use only.
Smart coolers
A smart cooler takes cards only and adds a monthly platform fee and a cut of each sale to the hardware price. Smart coolers compared covers 26 models; these four publish a price, a capacity, and an electrical rating.
| Cooler | Price | Seller | Capacity | Electrical | Monthly | Per sale | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haha Mini 36015 | $2,999 | Haha US store | About 245 bottles, 12.7 cu ft | 2.0 kWh a day | $40 | 5.95% (Haha19) + $0.05 (GeniusVend20) | 1 yr |
| Vendera Core21 | $3,695 | D&S Vending | 300+ items per GeniusVend | 110 V | $40 | 5.85% | 2 yr parts at D&S; 1 yr at A&M |
| Selectivend Spectra Launch4 | $5,395 | Selectivend | 54 selections, 378 drinks | 115 V, 2.35 A | $64.95 | 5.75% + $0.05 | 3 yr |
| Micromart Smart Fridge27 | $6,295 | Micromart | 280–750 items | 115 V, 3.5 A; 4 kWh a day | $60 | 4% + $0.10 | 5 yr compressor; parts 1 or 3 yr |
- Haha shows no prices on its main site; the $2,999 is from its US web store16. The $40 a month is $10 for the reader, $15 for the SIM, and $15 for software (Haha17). The warranty is one year (Haha FAQ18).
- Vendera publishes nothing itself. D&S Vending lists two years on parts and five on the compressor; A&M Equipment Sales22 lists one year. The capacity figure is GeniusVend’s23.
- Spectra Launch uses four cameras, and Selectivend lists it as NAMA certified and ETL listed. The fee and processing rate are from Vending.com’s Spectra Core page24; Selectivend’s Launch page does not list them.
- Byte is left out of the table because it does not publish capacity. Its Smart Fridge25 is $5,500, with a $125 monthly fee, 2.5% plus 20 cents per sale, and an RFID sticker at $0.15 on every item. Its spec sheet26 rates it at 110 V, 4 A, and 6 kWh a day.
- Micromart rates its fridge for indoor use only at room temperatures up to 86°F (technical specs28), and its FAQ29 gives the 280 to 750 item range depending on the products.
Claw machines
No claw machine met all four criteria: none of the claw listings we checked offers a card reader with a price. The nearest is M&P Amusement’s refurbished Candy House crane30 at $2,695, shipping extra. It is 77 × 25 × 28 in and 200 lb, has a coin mechanism and is ready for a bill acceptor, and carries a 90-day warranty on boards, display, and mechanical parts.
What decides whether a machine makes money
No manufacturer, dealer, or trade survey we found publishes average sales per machine or profit by model, so no machine on this page can be called the most profitable. What the published data does show:
- The format sets the size of a sale. In Cantaloupe’s 2025 payment data32 the average transaction was $2.01 at a vending machine, $3.02 at a micro market, and $4.49 at its Smart Stores.
- Card sales are larger than cash. The same report puts the average card purchase at $2.45 against $1.57 in cash, with 78% of vending sales cashless. On a traditional machine the reader is an add-on, $359 fitted at A&M.
- Every card sale pays a fee. Cantaloupe charges 5.95% plus $9.95 a month on its Engage reader33. PayRange34 charges 3.95% plus 2 cents and $0.99 to $1.50 per machine per week. Nayax does not publish a percentage; reseller Kleen-Rite35 states 5.95% on sales of $5 and under. Smart cooler platforms charge from 2.5% plus 20 cents (Byte) to 5.95% plus 5 cents (Haha; the 5.95% is from Haha’s store FAQ19 and the 5 cents from GeniusVend20).
- The location takes a share. A vendor blog, VendBuddy36, puts host commissions at 5% to 20% of gross sales. It cites no survey.
- Smart coolers carry a fixed monthly cost. On $500 of monthly sales the platform fees come to $65 to $178; the fee comparison works it through by platform.
What a vending machine costs adds freight, permits, and insurance to the machine price. Refurbished machines with a warranty start at $1,295; used vending machines lists them.
The brands behind these machines
| Brand | Machines here | How it sells to a one-machine buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivend (Wittern Group) | 23-selection, 10-selection, 29-selection, Spectra Launch | Direct with list prices, and through Sam’s Club, BJ’s, WebstaurantStore, and Quill |
| Piranha | G638, G525, G654 | Direct, with prices on its site |
| AMS | 35, 39 Combo | Through distributors; A&M publishes prices |
| Royal Vendors | 650 | Through authorized distributors; A&M publishes prices |
| Haha | Mini 360 | Its US web store, Amazon, and distributors |
| Vendera | Core | Through distributors only |
| Micromart | Smart Fridge | Direct, with prices on its site |
Crane Convenience (BevMax, Merchant) and SandenVendo do not publish prices on their own sites. A&M lists SandenVendo’s Vendo 72112 drink machine at $5,395. Where to buy vending machines lists every dealer, refurbisher, and manufacturer we could verify, with their prices.
