Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Cowsar vs Tribest
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Cowsar |  Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Shine SCB-100, UNFLTR Bloom, Soyabella SB-130 |
| Entry price | $79.99 | $12Lower |
| Flagship price | $569.99 | $129.95Lower |
| Capacity (l) | 2.1Higher | 1.3 |
| Power (W) | 800 | 200 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Spare parts shop | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | US | AM, AU, AT, AZ, BE, BG, CA, HR, CY, CZ, DK, FI, FR, GE, DE, GR, HU, IE, IL, IT, KZ, LT, LU, MT, NL, NG, PL, PT, RU, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, TR, TM, GB, UZ, USCovers more |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20 | Not confirmed |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | None | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes).
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Key differences
- Tribest scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.1.
- Entry price is lower at Tribest: $12 vs $79.99.
- Flagship price is lower at Tribest: $129.95 vs $569.99.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Cowsar: 2.1 vs 1.3.
- Warranty is higher at Tribest: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Spare parts shop: only Tribest.
- Support channels: only Tribest offers Chat.
- Tribest is available in 37 more countries.
- Machine types: only Cowsar offers Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip.
- Machine types: only Tribest offers Pour over, Grinder.
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.
Tribest
Tribest suits drinkers who want manual pour-over or a standalone grinder rather than an automatic espresso machine, and its prices follow that route: the UNFLTR Bloom filter sells for $12, the lowest entry price in the field. A spare parts shop lets an older unit keep brewing.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cowsar | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Entry price of $79.99 against a $569.99 flagship gives budget and premium ends in the same lineup. | 10.0Higher$12 for the UNFLTR Bloom filter makes it the lowest entry price here. |
| Offer | 8.8A built in grinder, auto frother milk, a 2.1 litre tank and 1 year cover across the range. | 9.2HigherMachine types of pour over and grinder cover brewing and grinding together, a 2 years warranty covers the Soyabella. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.1US base since 1988, support on email, chat and phone, and a spare parts shop for parts after the sale. |
Pick Cowsar if, pick Tribest if
Pick Cowsar if capacity (l) matter most.
Pick Tribest if cost, offer, entry price, flagship price, and warranty matter most.
By the numbers
| Fact | Cowsar | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $79.99 | $12 |
| Flagship price | $569.99 | $129.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
How they place
| Ranking | Cowsar | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee machines | 7 of 82 | 10 of 82 |
What we checked
Cowsar
- cowsarofficial.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Tribest
- tribest.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cowsar | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip | Pour over, Grinder |
| Legal entity | ROWAN GLOBAL LIFE INC | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1988 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Home appliances
| Fact | Cowsar | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Fridge | Not confirmed |
| Price from | $249.99 | Not confirmed |
| Capacity | 4.4 Cu.Ft | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Cowsar | Tribest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $79.99lowest quarter | $12lowest quarter | $159 |
| Flagship price | $569.99above the median | $129.95lowest quarter | $504.50 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20above the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.1below the median | 1.3lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 800lowest quarter | 200lowest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 yearsat the median | 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.
Tribest
Pros
- Entry price of $12 for the UNFLTR Bloom filter, the lowest starting price among the 65 brands compared.
- Grinding is built in, and pour over and grinder puts brewing and grinding on the same roster, so fewer separate boxes on the counter.
- A spare parts shop is available, so replacement parts can be ordered after a sale rather than replacing a working machine.
Cons
- The range stops at pour over and grinder, so no espresso or bean-to-cup machine is listed; Philips covers bean to cup and espresso.
- The flagship Shine cold brew maker costs $129.95, which places it 6 of 63 brands rather than at the top of the field.
- Milk drinks are handled by the Soyabella with 1.3 litres of capacity, while pressure brewing is left to GASTROBACK, whose types cover espresso, drip and grinder.
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.
Tribest
Who it suits
- Drinkers who like controlling grind and pour by hand rather than pressing a button for a fixed shot.
- Households wanting a soy milk maker alongside a grinder, since the Soyabella holds 1.3 litres.
- Buyers who keep equipment for years and care about parts, with a spare parts shop and a 2 years warranty behind the range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Espresso drinkers, since Philips covers bean to cup and espresso where Tribest covers pour over and grinder.
- Cappuccino fans, because GASTROBACK lists espresso, drip and grinder and Tribest's pour over and grinder stops short of espresso.
- Shoppers wanting drip and espresso together: Daewoo Electricals offers 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
Sign up to the brand newsletter to receive the discount code
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Cowsar | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Azerbaijan | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
8 of 38 countries where either is available.
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.
Tribest
What does a Tribest coffee machine cost at each end?+
The UNFLTR Bloom universal cone filter is the entry point at $12, and it is a filter rather than a brewer. The Shine Kitchen Co cold brew maker sits at the top at $129.95, with grinding built in. Both are product prices, so the spend happens at the buy rather than as a renewal.
Does Tribest make espresso machines?+
No. Tribest's machine types are pour over and grinder, which cover manual pour-over brewing and grinding, with no pressure brewing listed. Philips covers bean to cup and espresso, so anyone chasing a pressurised shot or a bean-to-cup routine is better served there. GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals both list espresso among their types.