Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
KRUPS vs Tribest
Where KRUPS and Tribest differ
| Compare | KRUPS ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Intuition Experience Hot&Cold EA879NE0, Sensation Milk M50 EA9129, Evidence Plus EA894T | Shine SCB-100, UNFLTR Bloom, Soyabella SB-130 |
| Entry price | €277.99 | $12 |
| Flagship price | €899.99 | $129.95 |
| Markets | AT | 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) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 1.3 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 200 |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Warranty (2 years), Spare parts shop (Yes).
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings.
Key differences
- Tribest scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.3.
- Founded is lower at KRUPS: 1846 vs 1988.
- Tribest is available in 37 more countries.
- Machine types: only KRUPS offers Bean to cup, Espresso, Pod.
- Machine types: only Tribest offers Pour over.
- Markets: only Tribest offers AM, AU, AZ.
Our verdict on each
KRUPS
KRUPS suits households that want one brand across bean-to-cup, espresso, pod, drip and grinder, with the grinder built in and a 2 years warranty behind it. The trade-off sits at the entry price, where €277.99 for the cheapest bean-to-cup machine is above the coffee machine median of €139.44.
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 | KRUPS | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8€277.99 and €899.99 both sit above the coffee machine medians, and entry rank is 46 of 65. | 10.0Higher$12 for the UNFLTR Bloom filter makes it the lowest entry price here. |
| Offer | 9.3Higherbean to cup, espresso and pod covers beans, espresso, pods, drip and grinders, with the grinder built in and auto frother on the flagship. | 9.2Machine types of pour over and grinder cover brewing and grinding together, a 2 years warranty covers the Soyabella. |
| Trust | 10.0Higher2 years warranty, a spare parts shop and support on email, chat and phone from SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH. | 9.1US base since 1988, support on email, chat and phone, and a spare parts shop for parts after the sale. |
Which one suits you
Pick KRUPS if trust matter most.
Pick Tribest if markets matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | KRUPS | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee machines | 13 of 82 | 10 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | KRUPS | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Bean to cup, Espresso, Pod, Drip, Grinder | Pour over, Grinder |
| Legal entity | SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Founded | 1846Lower | 1988 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | KRUPS | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Multicooker, Food processor | Not confirmed |
| Price from | €68.99 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | KRUPS | Tribest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 1.3lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 200lowest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
KRUPS
Pros
- One brand covers bean to cup, espresso and pod, so a grinder, a pod machine and a drip brewer can be matched without changing maker.
- The grinder is built into the bean-to-cup machines, which removes the need to pair a separate grinder.
- A spare parts shop is part of the setup, so replacement parts come from the maker rather than a third party.
Cons
- €277.99 for the entry bean-to-cup machine is above the coffee machine median of €139.44, so the cheapest KRUPS is not a budget buy.
- Espresso brewing is listed at 15 bar, under the coffee machine median of 19 bar.
- The range is published for AT, so buyers elsewhere shop through cross-border sellers and arrange their own support.
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
KRUPS
Who it suits
- Households that want a grinder, espresso, pod and drip range from one maker, since bean to cup, espresso and pod covers all of it.
- Buyers in AT who want a 2 years warranty and a spare parts shop handled by the same company.
- Anyone content with an auto frother for milk drinks and a built-in grinder in the automatic range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget buyers, because €277.99 is above the coffee machine median of €139.44.
- Shoppers who want a short list rather than a full spread of types, since Philips covers only bean to cup and espresso.
- Buyers who want more pod choice than nespresso original capsules, or an espresso-led setup, which GASTROBACK covers with espresso, drip and grinder.
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.
Country by country
| Country | KRUPS | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Azerbaijan | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
8 of 38 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
KRUPS
How much does a KRUPS coffee machine cost?+
The entry bean-to-cup machine is €277.99 and the flagship is €899.99, the Intuition Experience Hot&Cold. Both are single hardware prices rather than a subscription, so the entry figure is the whole outlay at purchase. Buyers aiming at the middle of the range have to judge the gap between the two published prices themselves.
Which KRUPS models are worth comparing?+
The reference models are the Intuition Experience Hot&Cold, the Sensation Milk and the Evidence Plus, spread across bean to cup, espresso and pod. The Hot&Cold is the flagship with an auto frother, the Sensation Milk sits in the middle of the range, and the Evidence Plus anchors the entry end. All three are sold in Austria.
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.