Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Ooni vs Pizzello
Ooni
Pizzello
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | OoniReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | PizzelloReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $249 | $94.99Lower |
| Maximum temperature (°C) | 500Higher | 400 |
| Warranty | 1 to 5 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| App or Wi-Fi control | YesHas it | No |
| Cooking area (cm²) | 625 | 929 to 1,651Higher |
| Markets | AU, CA, NZ, GB, US, AT, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CHCovers more | US |
Same on both: Portable models (Yes).
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Key differences
- Pizzello scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.7.
- Price from is lower at Pizzello: $94.99 vs $249.
- Maximum temperature (°C) is higher at Ooni: 500 vs 400.
- Warranty is higher at Ooni: 1 to 5 years vs 1 year.
- App or Wi-Fi control: only Ooni.
- Cooking area (cm²) is higher at Pizzello: 929 to 1,651 vs 625.
- Support channels: only Pizzello offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Ooni: 2012 vs 2016.
- Ooni is available in 33 more countries.
- Fuel types: only Ooni offers Charcoal, Electric, Multi fuel.
Our verdict on each
Ooni
Ooni suits cooks who want a portable pizza oven that burns several fuels and holds a proper pizza temperature. Entry price of $249 sits mid-field among the brands compared, while a max temp of 500 °C puts it at the sharp end of the category.
Pizzello
Patio Garden Direct suits backyard cooks who want an affordable wood, pellet or gas pizza oven in the US. Ovens start at $94.99 with free delivery and a 60 days return window, though the 1 year warranty is the shortest guard on offer.
Score breakdown
| Area | Ooni | Pizzello |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Entry price of $249 sits mid-field at 27 of 39, and warranty of 1 to 5 years runs above the 1.5 seen across pizza ovens. | 9.8HigherEntry price of $94.99 sits low in the market at rank 7 of 39, with free delivery included. |
| Offer | 8.8HigherMax temp of 500 °C matches the 500 mark, with fuel types of wood, charcoal and gas and a cooking area of 625 cm². | 8.6Multi-fuel choice of wood, pellet and gas and a cooking area of 929 to 1,651 cm² back the offer score. |
| Trust | 8.6HigherOoni Limited is registered in GB and was founded in 2012, with support limited to email and help centre. | 8.2US head office, help centre, email and phone and a 60 days return window carry trust, though 1 year is short. |
How they place
| Ranking | Ooni | Pizzello |
|---|---|---|
| Pizza ovens | 19 of 22 | 12 of 22 |
Also worth a look
Monument Grills has warranty at 10 years, against 1 to 5 years for Ooni and 1 year for Pizzello.
Monument Grills reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Ooni | Pizzello |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Pizza oven | Pizza oven |
| Fuel types | Wood, Charcoal, Gas, Electric, Multi fuel | Wood, Pellet, Gas |
| Legal entity | Ooni Limited | Patio Garden Direct Inc. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Founded | 2012Lower | 2016 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Help centre, Email, PhoneCovers more |
Furniture
| Fact | Ooni | Pizzello |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery time (weeks) | Not confirmed | 0 |
| Return window | Not confirmed | 60 days |
| In-home trial | Not confirmed | 0 days |
| Free delivery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Materials | Not confirmed | Aluminium, Rattan, Metal |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Ooni | Pizzello | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $249above the median | $94.99lowest quarter | $149.99 |
| Maximum temperature (°C) | 500above the median | 400at the median | 400 |
| Warranty | 1 to 5 yearsabove the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 3 |
| Cooking area (cm²) | 625lowest quarter | 929 to 1,651lowest quarter | 3,332.095 |
Median across 37 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Ooni
Pros
- Runs on wood, charcoal and gas, so a single oven covers wood, charcoal, gas, electric and multi-fuel setups
- Reaches a max temp of 500 °C, at the upper end of the pizza oven range
- Warranty of 1 to 5 years is stronger than the 1.5 typical of the category
Cons
- Entry price of $249 ranks at 27 of 39, so it is not the cheapest way in
- Support runs on email and help centre only, which is narrower than peers that add phone or live chat
- Product types cover pizza oven alone, while GrilyKrby.cz and VEVOR also list grill formats
Pizzello
Pros
- Entry price of $94.99 ranks 7 of 39 brands, so the outlay is small to start.
- Free delivery is included and the return window runs 60 days, longer than the 30 median in this category.
- Fuel choice covers wood, pellet and gas, more options than a wood only oven.
Cons
- The warranty lasts 1 year, ranking 24 of 34 brands and sitting under the 1.5 category median.
- There is no in home trial, so a bulky oven cannot be judged in your own yard before the 60 days return window closes.
- Range is limited to pizza oven, so a grill or smoker has to come from GrilyKrby.cz or VEVOR.
Who each suits
Ooni
Who it suits
- Home cooks with a patio or garden who want one oven for wood, gas or charcoal
- People cooking for a group who need a cooking area of 625 cm² and a portable body
- Buyers who plan to keep the oven for years and read a warranty of 1 to 5 years as part of the value
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on a tight budget, since Garvee lists a lower entry price of $121.99
- Cooks who want grills as well as pizza ovens, since GrilyKrby.cz and VEVOR list grill product types too
- Anyone who wants phone or live chat support, because Ooni lists email and help centre only
Pizzello
Who it suits
- US homeowners with a patio and a wood pile or pellet supply
- Renters who want a portable oven they can move
- First-time pizza oven buyers working to a tight entry budget
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers wanting a long warranty, since 1 year is thin next to the 99 upper end of the category
- Shoppers outside the US, as US covers a single market
- Anyone after grills, smokers or kamados, which GrilyKrby.cz lists across gas grill, charcoal grill and pellet grill
Current offers
Pizzello
Current offer
Discount code
3% off your first order for email subscribers: 3% off first order
Email signup on the brand's own site
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Ooni | Pizzello |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
8 of 34 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Ooni
How much does an Ooni pizza oven cost?+
The listed entry price is $249, and that is the starting figure for the range rather than a single model price. Across the brands compared here, Ooni ranks at 27 of 39 on this measure, so it sits mid-field. Garvee lists a lower entry price of $121.99 if the lowest number matters most to you.
What fuel can an Ooni oven burn?+
Ooni lists wood, charcoal and gas as its fuel types, which covers wood, charcoal, gas, electric and multi-fuel use. That flexibility means one oven can suit a wood-fired weekend cook and a quicker gas session during the week. It also means you are not locked into a single fuel supply.
Pizzello
What does a pizza oven from Patio Garden Direct cost to start?+
Ovens are listed from $94.99, which puts the brand at rank 7 of 39 on entry price. Free delivery is included, so the figure you land on is the figure you pay. Larger wood fired models sit above that opening point.
How long is the return window and is there a trial?+
Returns run 60 days, which is longer than the 30 median in this category. There is no in home trial, so the first cook happens at home rather than on a showroom floor. Delivery is 0 weeks, so a return is quick to start.
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