Updated October 1, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
ERATEC vs Solo Stove
ERATEC
Higher score in this comparison
Solo Stove
What sets them apart
| Compare | ERATECReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Solo StoveReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €109.90Lower | €299.99 |
| Maximum temperature (°C) | 400 | 482Higher |
| Warranty | 2 years | LifetimeHigher |
| Markets | DE, BE, BG, DK, EE, FI, FR, GR, IE, IT, HR, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, AT, PL, PT, RO, SE, SK, SI, ES, CZ, HU | GB, NO, CH |
| Portable models | Not confirmed | Yes |
| App or Wi-Fi control | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- ERATEC scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at ERATEC: €109.90 vs €299.99.
- Maximum temperature (°C) is higher at Solo Stove: 482 vs 400.
- Warranty is higher at Solo Stove: Lifetime vs 2 years.
- Founded is lower at ERATEC: 2003 vs 2011.
- Solo Stove is available in 4 more countries.
- Products: only ERATEC offers Electric grill.
- Fuel types: only ERATEC offers Electric.
- Fuel types: only Solo Stove offers Gas, Wood.
- Markets: only ERATEC offers DE, BE, BG.
Our verdict on each
ERATEC
ERATEC suits buyers who want one electric range for pizza, griddles and pans, and who read prices in euros across European markets. Entry starts at €109.90, the lowest cost score in this group, while 2 years of cover and 14 days returns keep the risk low. Fuel type is limited to electric.
Solo Stove
Solo Stove suits buyers who want a high-heat outdoor oven with long cover, since its warranty is lifetime and its ovens reach 482 °C. Buyers shopping for gas or charcoal grill ranges will find a narrower line at €299.99.
Score breakdown
| Area | ERATEC | Solo Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry price runs from €109.90 and leads the category on cost, ahead of the €175.38 typical entry. | 8.5Pizza ovens start at €299.99, with a lifetime warranty and returns at 30 days. |
| Offer | 8.9The range covers pizza oven, electric grill and griddle, runs to 400 °C, and cookware adds stainless, cast iron and ceramic nonstick. | 9.2HigherOvens run to 482 °C, burn gas and wood, are portable, and the store covers garden and furniture. |
| Trust | 9.2HigherBacked by ERATEC-GERMANY GmbH, 2 years of cover, 14 days returns and email, phone and help centre. | 8.8The legal entity is Solo Brands Europe BV, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | ERATEC | Solo Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Netherlands |
Available in 26 countries for both. Additional countries for Solo Stove: 4.
The numbers side by side
| Fact | ERATEC | Solo Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €109.90 | €299.99 |
| Maximum temperature (°C) | 400 | 482 |
| Warranty | 2 years | Lifetime |
Choosing between them
Pick ERATEC if cost, trust, and price from matter most.
Pick Solo Stove if offer, maximum temperature (°c), and warranty matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | ERATEC | Solo Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Grills and smokers | 28 of 50 | 36 of 50 |
| Pizza ovens | 10 of 22 | 15 of 22 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ERATEC | Solo Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Pizza oven, Electric grill, GriddleCovers more | Pizza oven, Griddle |
| Fuel types | Electric | Gas, Wood |
| Legal entity | ERATEC-GERMANY GmbH | Solo Brands Europe BV |
| Headquarters | Germany | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2003Lower | 2011 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Cookware and kitchenware
| Fact | ERATEC | Solo Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Cookware materials | Stainless, Cast iron, Ceramic nonstick | Not confirmed |
| Induction ready | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 14 days | 30 daysHigher |
Furniture and home stores
| Fact | ERATEC | Solo Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Not confirmed | Garden, Furniture |
| Free delivery threshold | Not confirmed | €125 |
| Finance | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ERATEC | Solo Stove | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €109.90below the median | €299.99above the median | €142.45 |
| Maximum temperature (°C) | 400at the median | 482above the median | 400 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsbelow the median | Lifetimehighest quarter | 3 years |
Median across 37 listed brands.
Pros and cons
ERATEC
Pros
- Entry pricing of €109.90 makes it one of the cheaper ways into electric outdoor cooking, with a cost score of 9.5.
- The pizza oven, electric grill and griddle range covers pizza ovens, electric grills and griddles, so cooking and flat-top needs share one maker.
- The pizza stone oven reaches 400 °C, matching the 400 typical ceiling for these appliances.
Cons
- Fuel is limited to electric, so Char-Broil or GrilyKrby.cz suits anyone who wants gas or charcoal.
- The 2 years warranty sits below the 5 most brands in this group offer.
- Returns run 14 days, well short of the 30 standard across the site.
Solo Stove
Pros
- Lifetime warranty ranks the brand at 1 of 34 on cover.
- Ovens reach 482 °C, above the pizza oven median of 441.
- Fuel choice of gas and wood suits cooks who switch between gas and wood.
Cons
- Gas grills and smokers are not among its product types, which cover pizza oven and griddle.
- Price from €299.99 sits above the pizza oven median of €175.38.
- Max temperature of 482 °C places the brand at 8 of 23.
Who each suits
ERATEC
Who it suits
- Home cooks in Germany and neighbouring Europe who want a plug-in oven rather than charcoal.
- Apartment and patio users who need electric heat and compact storage.
- Buyers pairing a pizza oven with matching pans from the same maker.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after gas or charcoal cooking, where Char-Broil or GrilyKrby.cz has a wider fuel range.
- Buyers wanting a long warranty, since 2 years trails the group median.
- Shoppers in markets outside DE, BE and BG, where Lodge or Char-Broil sell more widely.
Solo Stove
Who it suits
- Home cooks who want one portable oven that reaches 482 °C for pizza and flatbreads.
- Patio and garden buyers who value a lifetime warranty over a longer product line.
- Shoppers in the United Kingdom, NO and CH ordering above the free delivery threshold.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone set on a gas, charcoal or pellet grill, where Char-Broil covers far more product types.
- Buyers who want kamado or multi-fuel cooking, which GrilyKrby.cz lists.
- Shoppers outside GB, NO and CH, who should check another seller.
Country by country
| Country | ERATEC | Solo Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Norway | No | Yes |
| Switzerland | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| Austria | Yes | Yes |
| Belgium | Yes | Yes |
| Bulgaria | Yes | Yes |
| Croatia | Yes | Yes |
8 of 30 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
ERATEC
How much does ERATEC cost to get started?+
Entry pricing starts at €109.90, which places ERATEC at 12 of 39 brands by entry price. That sits below the €175.38 median entry for pizza ovens here. Larger ovens and griddles sit above that starting figure.
Does ERATEC make gas or charcoal grills?+
No. Fuel is limited to electric, so the range is built around plug-in heat rather than burning wood or gas. Char-Broil and GrilyKrby.cz both list gas and charcoal options. Buyers wanting smoke flavour over convenience should look there instead.
Solo Stove
How much does a Solo Stove pizza oven cost at entry?+
Pizza ovens start at €299.99, and the range covers pizza oven and griddle within that category. That entry figure sits above the pizza oven median of €175.38. It is a one-time purchase price, so nothing recurs at renewal.
How hot does a Solo Stove oven get?+
The ovens reach 482 °C, which is above the pizza oven median of 441. On max temperature the brand ranks 8 of 23 brands in the set. That heat suits Neapolitan style crusts that need a fast, fierce preheat.
Other options to compare
ERATEC
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