You might have missed out on the best Prime Day Ninja Creami deal, but there's still ways to save with these alternatives

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The Ninja Creami has been the unexpected star of the show in this year’s Amazon Prime Day sales – so much so that the original deal we reported as our favorite from Amazon (the Ninja (NC300) CREAMi from $199 down to $149) is no longer available. But that doesn’t mean you need to put your sub-zero snacking plans on ice. 

Walmart has matched Amazon’s discount on the Ninja Creami (NC300), saving you a cool 25%. Walmart's offer even comes with a bonus 16-ounce container, meaning you can make and store even more ice cream than before.

And, while the Ninja Creami may have been top of your wish list thanks to its TikTok fame, there are other reasonably-priced alternatives also currently available on Amazon. 

Find out more about the deals on offer below:

Today's best ice cream maker deals

Ninja (NC300) CREAMi Ice Cream Maker: $199.99$149.99 at Walmart

Ninja (NC300) CREAMi Ice Cream Maker: was $199.99, now $149.99 at Walmart
With a significant $50 discount, the Ninja (NC300) Creami makes for an excellent sweet treat. It offers five different functions, including ice cream, sorbet, milkshake, lite ice cream and mix-in, and it's super easy to use. With its 16-ounce capacity, and two 16-ounce storage tubs, you'll never be running for the ice cream truck again.

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Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker:was $99.95now $69.99 at Amazon

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker: was $99.95 now $69.99 at Amazon

It may not have the same number of functions as the Ninja Creami, but this Cuisinart alternative does promise to deliver "frozen desserts or drinks in as little as 20 minutes" – as an avid ice cream fan, that sounds good to me. It's also considerably cheaper than it's better-known rival, now undr $60 in the Prime Day sale. 

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Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine: was $179.95 now $140 at Amazon

Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine: was $179.95 now $140 at Amazon

When you buy ice cream, you're at the mercy of the server – they decide how big it is, and if it leans riskily off to one side. Not so with this Cuisinart machine, which brings an ice cream truck-esque set-up into your kitchen. There are also three draws for toppings of your choice, which will come cascading down onto your ice cream creation with the twist of a dial. It's a bit more labor-intensive to use than the Ninja Creami, but the results are worth it if you love soft serve. 

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AAOBOSI 1.6 Quart Ice Cream Maker Machine:was $189.99now $159.59 at Amazon

AAOBOSI 1.6 Quart Ice Cream Maker Machine: was $189.99 now $159.59 at Amazon

There's no need to cool ingredients in advance with this AAOBOSI Ice Cream Maker, just mix them up, pour them in and away you go. It's easy to use, has four modes (ice cream, yogurt, single-mix and single-frozen) and has a 1.6-quart capacity – 10-11 ice cream balls, which is a unit of measurement I'm more familiar with. 

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, and whether you want to save trips to your local grocery store or have dietary needs you otherwise struggle to navigate, investing in an ice cream maker is the way to go. And the Ninja Creami is the pick of the bunch. 

The original Creami exploded into popularity in 2021 and has ever since been a mainstay on many countertops over the summer months. It's wonderfully easy to use and create your special creamy blends, and you can even customize with ingredients like chocolate, nuts, candy and fruit to add texture and flavor to your frozen treats. 

With just one touch, the Creami combines the perfect speed, pressure and time settings for your needs, allowing you to create customized ice creams, sorbets, milkshakes, lite ice creams and mix-ins. Ninja's proprietary Creamerizer Paddle (yes, that's really the name) finely shaves and blends ice particles for delicious, smooth results; and you can always re-spin if you want to really maximize the creaminess.

For more Ninja deals, make sure to check out our picks of the best early Prime Day air fryer deals, which include some of the brand's best convection cookers, as well as the best early Prime Day vacuum deals, which feature some excellent models from Ninja's sister brand, Shark. 

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Josephine Watson
Josephine Watson
Managing Editor, Lifestyle

Josephine Watson (@JosieWatson) is TechRadar's Managing Editor - Lifestyle. Josephine is an award-winning journalist (PPA 30 under 30 2024), having previously written on a variety of topics, from pop culture to gaming and even the energy industry, joining TechRadar to support general site management. She is a smart home nerd, champion of TechRadar's sustainability efforts as well and an advocate for internet safety and education. She has used her position to fight for progressive approaches towards diversity and inclusion, mental health, and neurodiversity in corporate settings. Generally, you'll find her fiddling with her smart home setup, watching Disney movies, playing on her Switch, or rewatching the extended edition of Lord of the Rings... again.