# Best countertop soft serve machines for small businesses Source: https://scoopandchurn.com/best/best-commercial-soft-serve-machine Publisher: Scoop & Churn. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://scoopandchurn.com/how-we-pick A countertop soft serve machine for a cafe, food truck or event stand has to keep pace with a line. The numbers that matter are hourly output, hopper size (how much mix you can load before a refill), how fast the first batch and each follow-up freeze, and the power draw, because many trucks and small shops have limited circuits. Flavor count matters too: single-flavor units are smaller and cheaper, while 2+1 machines add a second flavor and a twist. Cleaning features such as one-touch wash cycles save labor at closing. This guide compares eight machines from VEVOR, GSEICE, FOHERE, Garvee, Festisoul and Kolice on those listed figures. Voltage and noise are often missing from listings, so confirm the plug and circuit requirements with the seller before you buy. ## Picks ### 1. VEVOR Commercial Ice Cream Machine, 20-28L/H Yield, 2200W 3-Flavor Countertop Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker with 2 x 6L Hoppers & Hopper Agitation, Pre-Cooling Self-Cleaning for Snack Dessert Shops Flavors: 2+1 (3 dispensers); Output: 20-28 L/h; Hopper: 2 x 6 L; Power: 2200W; First batch: 13-17 min, then 3-5 min A 2+1 flavor countertop unit with two 6 L hoppers, hopper agitation and pre-cooling that chills mix to 53.6F or below. For shops that want two flavors and a twist. What the listing offers: - Built-in hopper agitator helps prevent freezing and sediment buildup. - Pre-cooling fresh-keeping chills mix to 53.6F or below, per the listing. - Follow-up batches ready in 3 to 5 minutes. Limits to know: - Voltage is not stated on the listing, so confirm it with the seller. - Larger and pricier than single-flavor units if you only sell one flavor. ### 2. Garvee Commercial Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine, 2200W, LCD, AutoClean Flavors: Not stated; Output: Up to 21.2 qt/h; Hopper: 1.6 gal; Power: 2200W; First batch: About 15 min, then 6 min or less A countertop machine rated for up to 21.2 quarts and 200 servings per hour, with a 1.6-gallon hopper and one-click cleaning. A strong single-unit pick for busy cafes and kiosks. What the listing offers: - Up to 21.2 qt of soft serve per hour, or 200 servings, per the listing. - Elevated touch panel with auto-cooling, one-click cleaning and a timer. - Stainless body with a food-grade stainless freezing cylinder. Limits to know: - Flavor count and voltage are not stated; confirm before ordering. - 2200W draw may need a dedicated circuit in a truck or kiosk. ### 3. Commercial Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker Machine Type: Countertop soft serve dispenser; Capacity: 3.5 to 4 gal per hour; Noise claim: About 62 dB; Keep cool: Pre-cooling and freshness mode; Pre-freeze needed: No A narrow ETL-certified machine only 8.3 inches wide that runs at about 62 dB, per the listing. Best for tight counters, coffee bars and spaces where noise matters. What the listing offers: - Only 8.3 inches wide with an angled 5-inch control panel. - The listing states about 62 dB, the only noise figure in this guide. - 3-step no-disassembly cleaning and ETL certification. Limits to know: - Hopper size and wattage are not stated on the listing. - Up to 25% overrun is lower than some buyers may expect for airy soft serve. ### 4. VEVOR Commercial Ice Cream Machine, 10.6 QT/H Yield, 1000W Soft Serve Countertop Ice Cream Maker, Single Flavor, 4L Hopper & 1.6L Cylinder, LCD Display, Auto Clean, Pre-Cooling, Restaurant Snack Bar Flavors: 1; Output: Up to 10.6 qt/h; Hopper: 4 L; Power: 1000W; First batch: 15 min, then 6 min or less A single-flavor countertop unit at 1000W, with a 4 L hopper and 10.6 quarts per hour. Suits small cafes and stalls with limited power. What the listing offers: - 1000W is the lowest stated power draw in this guide. - SUS304 stainless cylinder in an SUS201 stainless body. - One-click cleaning, automatic cooling and timer settings on an LCD panel. Limits to know: - About half the hourly output of the 21 qt/h machines here. - Voltage is not stated; check it fits your outlets. ### 5. GSEICE Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine ETL Flavors: Not stated; Output: Not stated; Hopper: 1.58 gal; Power: 120V/60Hz, wattage not stated; First batch: 10 min, then 4-6 min An ETL machine with a footprint the listing compares to a sheet of A4 paper, a 1.58-gallon tank and a one-touch wash cycle. For small counters on a standard US outlet. What the listing offers: - Listed for 120V/60Hz power, matching standard US outlets. - One-touch automatic wash cycle and a defrost function. - Control panel tilted up 42 degrees for use without bending. Limits to know: - Hourly output is cut off in the listing text, so confirm it with the seller. - Wattage and flavor count are not stated. ### 6. Kolice ETL certificate desktop 3 flavors countertop soft ice cream machine yogurt 2+1 mixed flavors soft ice cream machine gelato soft ice cream maker | 110V 2000W Flavors: 2+1; Output: 21-27 qt/h; Hopper: 2 x 7 L; Power: 110V, 2000W; First batch: Not stated A heavy ETL-certified 110V countertop machine with two 7 L hoppers, auto counting and auto cleaning. For established shops or trailers that need the largest hoppers here. What the listing offers: - 110V 60Hz with a US standard plug, stated on the listing. - Two 7 L hoppers, the largest stated in this guide. - Ships with spare silicone seals, cleaning tools and an English manual. Limits to know: - Net weight is 198 lbs, so it needs a strong counter and two people to move. - The highest price in this guide, and first-batch time is not stated. ### 7. Commercial Ice Cream Machine, 10.4-20 QT/H Yield Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine with 4L Hopper & 1.6L Cylinder, Pre-Cooling & Auto Clean, Touch LCD for Snack Restaurants Bars (white, 4L) Flavors: Not stated; Output: 10-20 L/h; Hopper: 4 L (1.6 L cylinder); Power: Not stated; First batch: 12 min The lowest-priced unit here, with a 4 L hopper, 10 to 20 liters per hour and a touch LCD for serving size and hardness. A budget choice for a new stand. What the listing offers: - Lowest price among the commercial picks in this guide. - Touch LCD regulates serving size, hardness and temperature. - Pre-cooling and freshness modes plus a removable drip tray. Limits to know: - Power draw and voltage are not stated on the listing. - Listing warns not to add alcohol to the mix, which rules out boozy soft serve. ### 8. Commercial Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine, 2200W 3 Flavor Soft Serve Maker with LCD Touch Screen, 5.3-7.4 Gal/Hr High Output Stainless Steel Countertop Ice Cream Maker for Restaurants, Snack Bars, Cafes Flavors: 2+1 (triple-head dispenser); Output: 20-28 L/h; Hopper: Not stated; Power: 2200W; First batch: 13-17 min A 3-flavor countertop machine with a 2200W compressor, 20 to 28 liters per hour and one-touch self-cleaning. For busier shops that want a twist option. What the listing offers: - Triple-head dispenser for 2 single flavors and 1 mixed twist. - 8 to 12 servings per batch from a 2200W compressor, per the listing. - One-touch self-cleaning and a removable drip tray. Limits to know: - Hopper size and voltage are not stated on the listing. - Priced above the VEVOR 3-flavor unit with similar stated output. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.