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Cricut® vs Silhouette

One of the most frequent questions we hear is "What's the difference between the Silhouette and the Cricut®?" (Well, most people don't ask with the registered trademark symbol after the word Cricut®). Anyway, in an effort to have a simple answer to that question we have created the following chart in hopes that you'll find a comprehensive answer.

Cricut® Cricut Expression™ Silhouette
Manufacturer Provo Craft & Novelty Provo Craft & Novelty QuicKutz
Maximum cutting width6"12"8.5"
Maximum cut length9"24"39"
Fonts that come with the machine1 font in 6 styles1 in 4 stylesAs many as you have installed on your computer
Shapes that come with the machineAbout 50About 7550
Price$154 on Google Shopping$289 on Google Shopping$299 at many of QuicKutz's online dealers
Connects to computerPC only with Design Studio software ($45 on Google Shopping). Still requires cartridges for use.PC only with Design Studio software ($45 on Google Shopping). Still requires cartridges for use.PC only
Requires computerNoNoYes
Requires cartridgesYesYesNo
Shape sizes1" to 5 1/2" in 1/2" increments. With Design Studio, any increment.1/4" to 11 1/2"1/4" to 8"
Can create your own shapesNoNoYes
Cuts vinylIn 6" x 9" sheetsIn 12" x 24" sheetsIn rolls of 8.5" x 39"
Cost for more fonts$60 per cartridge (usually comes with 1 font and about 50 shapes)$60 per cartridge (usually comes with 1 font and about 50 shapes)There are thousands of FREE fonts online you can use.
Cost for more shapes$60 per cartridge (usually comes with 1 font and about 50 shapes)$60 per cartridge (usually comes with 1 font and about 50 shapes)$3 to $5 per shape on the Silhouette online store, or you can draw your own shapes for free
Size of machine6 1/2" tall, 15 1/2" wide, 7" deep21.5 in (54.6 cm) x 7 in (17.8 cm) x 7.75 in (19.7 cm)4 1/2" tall, 16" wide, 6 1/2" deep
Weight9.5 lbs.20 lbs.4.5 lbs.

Cricut® Cricut Expression™ are registered trademarks of Provo Craft & Novelty. QuicKutz is in no way affiliated with either of these products or their manufacturer.