Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Cowsar vs GASTROBACK
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Cowsar |  GASTROBACK |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | CM3739 14oz Personal Single Serve Coffee Maker; CM8050H COWSAR Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Built-in Grinder; 20 Bar Super Fully Automatic Coffee Machine with Grinder; CM3751S 14-Cup Drip Coffee Maker | Multi-Heissluftfritteuse Heat & Crisp Family 8 L, Multi-Heissluftfritteuse Duo Family 9 L, Design Heissluftfritteuse Air Pro |
| Entry price | $79.99 | €89 |
| Flagship price | $569.99 | €699.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20 | 15 |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Steam wand |
| Capacity (l) | 2.1 | 8Higher |
| Power (W) | 800 | 2,000 |
| Spare parts shop | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | US | DE, AT |
| Boiler type | Not confirmed | Thermoblock |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Pod system (None).
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Key differences
- GASTROBACK scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.1.
- Capacity (l) is higher at GASTROBACK: 8 vs 2.1.
- Spare parts shop: only GASTROBACK.
- GASTROBACK is available in 1 more country.
- Machine types: only Cowsar offers Bean to cup.
- Machine types: only GASTROBACK offers Grinder.
- Markets: only Cowsar offers US.
- Markets: only GASTROBACK offers DE, AT.
Our verdict on each
Cowsar
Cowsar suits buyers in the US who want a full coffee setup, from a drip pot to a grinder-equipped espresso machine, at value prices. Entry sits at $79.99 and the flagship at $569.99, machines are bought outright with no renewal, and cover runs 1 year.
GASTROBACK
GASTROBACK suits cooks in Germany and Austria who want air fryers and coffee from the same seller, with espresso machines starting at €89. The trade-off is range depth: the flagship Design Espressomaschine Advanced Urban Duo costs €699.99 and the catalogue stays inside DE and AT.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cowsar | GASTROBACK |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Entry price of $79.99 against a $569.99 flagship gives budget and premium ends in the same lineup. | 9.9HigherEspresso machines start at €89 against a site median of €127.49, and the flagship costs €699.99. |
| Offer | 8.8A built in grinder, auto frother milk, a 2.1 litre tank and 1 year cover across the range. | 9.2HigherThe fryer line pairs 8 litres of capacity with 10 programs, and espresso, drip and grinder widens the range into coffee. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Cowsar | GASTROBACK |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 5 of 59 | 6 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 7 of 82 | 8 of 82 |
Where these facts come from
Cowsar
- cowsarofficial.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
GASTROBACK
- gastroback.de: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cowsar | GASTROBACK |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip | Espresso, Drip, Grinder |
| Legal entity | ROWAN GLOBAL LIFE INC | Gastroback GmbH |
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Home appliances
| Fact | Cowsar | GASTROBACK |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Fridge | Air fryer, Multicooker, Blender, Stand mixer, Food processor |
| Price from | $249.99 | €3.99 |
| Capacity | 4.4 Cu.Ft | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Cowsar | GASTROBACK | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20above the median | 15below the median | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.1below the median | 8highest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 800lowest quarter | 2,000highest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Cowsar
Pros
- A single brand covers the full set: espresso, bean to cup and drip espresso, bean-to-cup and drip, so the kitchen is not tied to capsules.
- A built in grinder on the espresso side, with auto frother milk handling on the 20 bar super fully automatic machine.
- Entry cost of $79.99 puts Cowsar among the cheaper brands in the coffee machine field, and support runs on email, phone and help centre.
Cons
- There is no spare parts shop, so wear parts and consumables have to come from general sellers rather than the brand.
- Warranty cover of 1 year is short for a machine bought outright and kept for years.
- Shipping covers the US market, so buyers elsewhere cannot be served by the listed delivery.
GASTROBACK
Pros
- Espresso, drip and grinder models sit under the same brand, per espresso, drip and grinder, so a whole coffee corner is covered.
- The flagship espresso machine has a built-in grinder, a steam wand and a thermoblock boiler, covering beans and milk drinks in the same body.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, and a spare parts shop keeps replacement parts on the same storefront as the machines.
Cons
- The flagship espresso machine costs €699.99, far above the site median of €492.95.
- Capsule drinkers get nothing here, since the pod system is none.
- Shipping covers DE and AT only, so buyers elsewhere face a cross-border order.
Who each suits
Cowsar
Who it suits
- Households that want a single brand across the kitchen, from a drip pot at $79.99 to an espresso machine.
- Sellers who want a $569.99 flagship espresso with a built in grinder and auto frother milk handling in the same catalogue.
- New espresso buyers who prefer the none pod setup and the flexibility that comes with ground coffee.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside the US market, since the listed shipping policy does not extend beyond the US.
- Readers who want a spare parts shop, which Cowsar does not have.
- Shoppers who would rather have longer cover and a wider service footprint from GASTROBACK or Philips.
GASTROBACK
Who it suits
- Buyers in DE and AT who want air fryers and espresso from the same store, with a spare parts shop behind the machines.
- Coffee drinkers who want a built-in grinder, a steam wand and a thermoblock boiler, where Chef iq covers multicooker alone.
- Shoppers who want blenders and stand mixers alongside the fryers, a mix closer to Daewoo Electricals and Arno, both listing air fryer, blender and stand mixer.
Who should look elsewhere
- Capsule drinkers, since the flagship's pod system is none.
- Shoppers outside DE and AT, who may find a nearer fit in Arno or Daewoo Electricals, both listing air fryer, blender and stand mixer.
- Households chasing the largest basket, since air fryer capacity ranks 24 of 69.
Current offers
Cowsar
Current offer
Discount code
10% off first order with code FS10: 10% off first order
Code FS10 applied at checkout on a first order
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Discount code
$10 off your first order for newsletter signup: $10 off first order
Sign up to the brand newsletter to receive the discount code
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Cowsar | GASTROBACK |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Cowsar
What does a Cowsar coffee machine cost?+
The cheapest machine in the coffee range is $79.99, and the top of the range is the $569.99 flagship. That covers a personal single serve maker, a semi-automatic espresso machine with a built in grinder, a super fully automatic machine with grinder, and a drip coffee maker. Budget for a specific model rather than a range, since the spread is wide.
Does the espresso machine have a grinder and a milk system?+
A built in grinder is confirmed on the espresso models, so whole beans are ground inside the machine. Milk on the super fully automatic model is handled by an auto frother system, and pump pressure on the espresso range is 20 bar. That saves a separate countertop grinder, and milk drinks happen without a manual wand.
GASTROBACK
What does a coffee machine cost at GASTROBACK?+
Coffee machines start at €89 for the espresso range, with drip and grinder models listed in espresso, drip and grinder alongside it. The flagship Design Espressomaschine Advanced Urban Duo costs €699.99, so the distance between the cheapest machine and the top of the range is wide, and buyers should decide early which end they need.
Where does GASTROBACK deliver?+
Shipping terms cover DE and AT, so a German or Austrian buyer is served directly from the store. Service and support come from the same base in Germany, so questions and warranty queries stay with the seller rather than a third party.