Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Cowsar vs Solis
Cowsar vs Solis: the differences
| Compare |  Cowsar |  Solis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static |
| Entry price | $79.99 | €302.95 |
| Flagship price | $569.99 | €492.95 |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Steam wand |
| Capacity (l) | 2.1 | 2.6Higher |
| Power (W) | 800 | 2,200 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Spare parts shop | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | US | CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20 | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | None | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes).
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Key differences
- Solis scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Solis: 2.6 vs 2.1.
- Warranty is higher at Solis: 2 to 5 years vs 1 year.
- Spare parts shop: only Solis.
- Machine types: only Cowsar offers Bean to cup, Drip.
- Machine types: only Solis offers Grinder.
- Markets: only Cowsar offers US.
- Markets: only Solis offers CH, LI, NL.
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.
Solis
Solis suits drinkers who pull shots by hand and want the grinder inside the machine, with milk textured at the jug rather than by an automatic frother. Entry pricing of €302.95 and flagship pricing of €492.95 put the range below the coffee machine flagship median of €464.35.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cowsar | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry price of $79.99 against a $569.99 flagship gives budget and premium ends in the same lineup. | 9.0Entry pricing of €302.95 sits above the espresso machine entry median of €150.54, while the flagship price falls under the flagship median. |
| Offer | 8.8A built in grinder, auto frother milk, a 2.1 litre tank and 1 year cover across the range. | 9.6HigherThe grinder is built in, milk runs through a steam wand system. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.7The brand is run by Solis of Switzerland AG, headquartered in CH and trading since 1908, with support on email, phone and help centre. |
By the numbers
| Fact | Cowsar | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 to 5 years |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Cowsar | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 5 of 59 | 8 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 7 of 82 | 11 of 82 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Cowsar | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Switzerland |
If neither fits
Presso has warranty at 10 years, against 1 year for Cowsar and 2 to 5 years for Solis.
Presso reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Cowsar | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip | Espresso, Grinder |
| Legal entity | ROWAN GLOBAL LIFE INC | Solis of Switzerland AG |
| Headquarters | United States | Switzerland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1908 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Home appliances
| Fact | Cowsar | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Fridge | Air fryer, Blender |
| Price from | $249.99 | €7.95 |
| Capacity | 4.4 Cu.Ft | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | No |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Cowsar | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 10 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Not confirmed | No |
Air treatment
| Fact | Cowsar | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Uv, Ioniser |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Cowsar | Solis | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20above the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.1below the median | 2.6above the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 800lowest quarter | 2,200highest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 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.
Solis
Pros
- The grinder is built in, which keeps the setup to a single box and puts fresh grinding next to the group head.
- Milk runs through a steam wand system, which suits drinkers who want control over jug texture.
- A spare parts shop is available, so wear parts such as seals and baskets can be ordered from the brand.
Cons
- Machine types cover espresso and grinder under espresso and grinder, so bean to cup is not among them, unlike Philips at bean to cup and espresso.
- Price entry ranks at 47 of 65, so the entry machine sits toward the dearer end of the brands tracked on that measure.
- Milk is a steam wand system, so every milk drink takes work at the jug while Philips pairs espresso with a bean to cup route under bean to cup and espresso.
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.
Solis
Who it suits
- Drinkers who pull espresso by hand and want the grinder in the machine rather than beside it.
- Households buying a first setup around the coffee machine entry median of €139.44.
- Buyers in the markets listed under CH, LI and NL who want Swiss parts backup from Solis of Switzerland AG.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after bean to cup convenience, where Philips lists bean to cup and espresso.
- Drinkers who want drip next to espresso, since GASTROBACK lists espresso, drip and grinder.
- Shoppers looking for a brand listed across drip as well as espresso and grinder, since Daewoo Electricals lists drip, espresso and grinder.
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
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Cowsar | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Solis
What does a Solis espresso machine cost at the entry point?+
Entry pricing of €302.95 is the figure most buyers see first, with the top of the range at €492.95. Both are purchase prices rather than subscriptions, so the budget is set once at the point of sale and stays predictable.
Does the Solis range keep the grinder in the machine?+
The grinder is built in, so beans are ground inside the machine and the setup stays a single box on the counter. Milk on the flagship comes through a steam wand system, and the tank on the top model holds 2.6 litres.