Cooking every day can be tiring, which is why so many people look for help in the kitchen, and a food processor under $100 is one of the easiest ways to get it. These machines suit anyone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of time chopping, and they also help home cooks who want more consistent results. A food processor can take over a good share of the hard work around the kitchen. Below are the 10 best food processors under $100, all of them affordable for most households.

Every product on this list was checked in September 2026 to confirm it is still sold and priced under $100. A few older models have been replaced by newer versions, and two have been swapped for different products.

Updated September 2026: product availability, specs and prices re-checked.

1. Ninja Master Prep 400-Watt Blender/Food Processor (QB900B)

The Ninja Master Prep is still one of the cheapest ways to get both a blender and a chopper. It has a 400-watt power pod that sits on top of either container: a 48-ounce pitcher for blending and a 16-ounce bowl for chopping. There is a single pulse speed, which keeps it simple.

Ninja no longer sells it on its own website, but it is still stocked by retailers. It was about $40 (September 2026) at BrandsMart USA. Because the motor sits in the top unit, wipe the power pod clean instead of washing it. The compact size means it fits even in small kitchens.

Pros of Ninja Master Prep

• Compact
• Easy to use
• Two containers for blending and chopping
• Cheap

Cons of Ninja Master Prep

• Only one speed
• No longer sold directly by Ninja

2. Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Bowl Scraper Food Processor (70730J)

Hamilton Beach has made kitchen appliances for decades, and its 10-cup food processor has been around for years. The original model number (70730) has moved to the company’s archive, but the same machine is sold today as the 70730J.

It has a 450-watt motor, two speeds plus pulse, an S-blade for chopping and a reversible disc for slicing and shredding. Its standout feature is a built-in bowl scraper that you turn from the lid, so you don’t have to stop and scrape down the sides. It was about $70 (September 2026) on Hamilton Beach’s site.

Pros of Hamilton Beach 10-Cup

• Built-in bowl scraper
• 10-cup capacity for family meals
• Easy to use
• Slicing and shredding disc included

Cons of Hamilton Beach 10-Cup

• Only one disc, so fewer slicing options

3. Hamilton Beach Immersion Blender with 3 Attachments (59745J)

The XProject 5-in-1 hand blender from the original list could no longer be found from any seller we could verify. A hand blender with a chopper bowl is still a useful option for small kitchens, so we replaced it with the Hamilton Beach Immersion Blender with 3 Attachments.

It has a 260-watt motor and two speeds. The kit includes a blending wand for soups and smoothies, a whisk, and a 3-cup chopper with a storage lid. It won’t replace a full-size processor for slicing or shredding, but it covers chopping herbs, onions and nuts. It was about $45 (September 2026) on Hamilton Beach’s site.

Pros of Hamilton Beach Immersion Blender

• Three tools in one kit
• Takes up very little space
• Cheap

Cons of Hamilton Beach Immersion Blender

• The chopper holds only 3 cups
• No slicing or shredding disc

4. Hamilton Beach Stack & Press 3-Cup Chopper (72850G)

This is another strong contender from Hamilton Beach, and a much smaller one. The Stack & Press 3-Cup Chopper holds 3 cups and has a 350-watt motor. There are no buttons: you press down on the lid to chop and release it to stop. The lid also has an oil dispenser, so you can drizzle in oil while you make dressings or pesto.

It is a good fit for studio apartments and small kitchens. The body is black plastic with stainless steel blades. It was about $25 (September 2026) on Hamilton Beach’s site, far less than the older version cost when this list was first written.

Pros of Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Chopper

• Very small
• Press-to-chop design is simple to use
• Built-in oil dispenser
• Very cheap

Cons of Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Chopper

• Small capacity
• No slicing or shredding

5. Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor (DLC-4CHB)

Cuisinart’s 4-cup Mini-Prep Plus is still on sale. It holds a bit more than the Hamilton Beach chopper above, and its bowl has a handle. The 250-watt motor drives Cuisinart’s auto-reversing SmartPower blade, which uses a sharp edge to chop and a blunt edge to grind, depending on which button you press.

Controls are a simple touchpad with just two buttons: chop and grind. The brushed stainless finish looks better on the counter than most mini choppers. It was about $65 (September 2026) at Target.

Pros of Cuisinart 4-Cup Mini-Prep Plus

• Simple to use
• Touchpad controls
• Reversing blade for chopping or grinding
• Good capacity for a mini processor

Cons of Cuisinart 4-Cup Mini-Prep Plus

• A bit expensive for its size

6. Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 24-Ounce Food Processor (DLC-2A)

The original 3-cup (24-ounce) Mini-Prep Plus remains one of the best-known small food processors, and it’s still easy to find. It uses the same idea as its 4-cup sibling: a 250-watt motor, an auto-reversing blade and two touchpad buttons for chop and grind.

There isn’t much else to it, and that is the point. It is small enough to leave on the counter and easy to clean. The original article praised its range of colors. In September 2026, Target listed it in white only, so don’t count on a wide color choice. It was about $40 (September 2026) at Target.

Pros of Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 24-Ounce

• Compact
• Relatively cheap
• Simple two-button controls

Cons of Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 24-Ounce

• Underpowered for large or tough jobs
• Fewer color options than before

7. Ninja Express Chop (NJ100GR)

The Ninja Express Chop NJ110GR from the original list appears to be phased out, and outlet retailers now mark it as no longer available. Its close sibling, the Ninja Express Chop NJ100GR, is still sold.

It is a push-down chopper, which means you run it by pressing on the top. It has a 200-watt motor and a 16-ounce (2-cup) bowl, with a splash guard that doubles as a storage lid. It handles mincing, chopping and pureeing softer foods, though small choppers like this can struggle with harder items. It was about $30 (September 2026) at Target.

Pros of Ninja Express Chop

• Small
• Easy to use
• Very light
• Storage lid included

Cons of Ninja Express Chop

• 2-cup bowl
• Motor may struggle with hard foods

8. Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Stack & Snap Food Processor (70725AG)

The 70725A has moved to Hamilton Beach’s archive, but the same 12-cup Stack & Snap design is sold today as the 70725AG. It is the biggest machine on this list, with enough room to prep a family dinner in one go.

It has a 450-watt motor, two speeds plus pulse, an S-blade and a reversible slicing and shredding disc. The sealed bowl has a pour spout, and the wide Big Mouth chute means less pre-cutting. The parts snap together without twisting, which makes assembly easy. It was listed at about $70 (September 2026) on Hamilton Beach’s site.

Pros of Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Stack & Snap

• Huge capacity
• Easy to assemble
• Sealed bowl with pour spout
• Wide feed chute

Cons of Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Stack & Snap

• Takes up a lot of counter space

9. Hamilton Beach 8-Cup Food Processor (70450)

The Hamilton Beach 8-Cup Food Processor is still in the lineup. It sits between the small choppers and the 12-cup model, which makes it a good middle choice for couples and small families.

It has a 300-watt motor, two speeds plus pulse, an S-blade and a reversible slicing and shredding disc. The bowl holds 8 cups of dry ingredients, or about 2 cups of liquid, so it’s better for chopping than for soups. It was about $43 (September 2026) on Hamilton Beach’s site, which makes it one of the best values here.

Pros of Hamilton Beach 8-Cup Food Processor

• Pulse setting for control
• Reversible slicing and shredding disc
• Good capacity
• Low price

Cons of Hamilton Beach 8-Cup Food Processor

• Holds only about 2 cups of liquid

10. KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper (KFC3516)

The Chef’n VeggiChop hand-powered chopper was still listed on Chef’n’s site in September 2026, but it was sold out, as was the VeggiChop Pro. Since it couldn’t be bought, we replaced it with another small chopper that was in stock: the KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper.

It has a 3.5-cup bowl, a 240-watt motor and two speeds plus pulse. That’s a little more capacity than the Cuisinart and Ninja minis. It was about $70 (September 2026) at Target, so it costs more than a manual chopper, but it does the work for you.

Pros of KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper

• Two speeds plus pulse
• Compact
• Easy to clean

Cons of KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper

• Pricier than other mini choppers

What to Look For in a Food Processor Under $100

• Capacity: A 3-cup mini chopper handles herbs, garlic and sauces. For slicing vegetables or making dough for a family, look at 8 to 12 cups.
• Discs: Only full-size models include a slicing and shredding disc. Mini choppers chop and puree only.
• Power: 250 to 450 watts is typical in this price range. More power helps with dough and hard vegetables.
• Feed chute: A wide chute means less pre-cutting.

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Conclusion

That brings us to the end of our list of the best food processors under $100. There are plenty of choices, and the number of options can feel overwhelming. For small jobs, the Ninja Express Chop and the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus are simple and cheap. For full-size prep, the Hamilton Beach 8-cup and 12-cup models give you slicing and shredding for well under $100. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

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