Titan Press — Best Overall
Price: 2×2 bundle from $1,703.50 | 2.5×2.5 from $1,832.37 | 2×3 from $1,787.76 | 3×3 from $2,297.00 | 2.5×3.5 from $2,232.00
Warranty: Lifetime on press and cutter
Sizes: 2×2, 2.5×2.5, 2×3, 3×3, 2.5×3.5 (squares and rectangles only)
Supplies: $225/1,000 (sale) / $287/1,000 (regular) — approximately $0.225/magnet
Financing: 0% for 6 and 12 months
Shipping: Free on all bundles, including international
Extras: Free $99 Canva templates + 180 days free NINEMAGS software
Founded by: Alesia Klimau (also founder of MPRO and Heart Printed)
Titan Press is our community's top recommendation for new makers. The bundle pricing is the most competitive among professional machines, and the included templates and NINEMAGS software give you a complete workflow from day one.
Sonali (community member) shared an unboxing video (58 reactions): "Just got my Titan 2x2 press and couldn't be happier!! My order shipped the next morning and only took 3 days to arrive." Victoria (community member) documented her 2.5×2.5 unboxing (36 reactions) after months of community research. Mesha (community member) saved up for both the 2×2 and 3×3 kits after her Amazon machine broke.
Best for: Beginners, side hustlers, international makers, anyone who wants the lowest-price professional machine with the best financing terms.
MPRO — Best Made in USA
Price: 2×2 Manual Kit: $2,225 | Machine only: $1,675
Warranty: Lifetime
Sizes: 2×2 and multiple other sizes including 2.25" round, plus keychains, bottle openers, and pins
Supplies: $225/1,000 for 2×2 — approximately $0.225/magnet
Financing: Affirm, AfterPay, Klarna
Shipping: Free on Advanced Kits (US only)
Extras: MPRO Club Membership ($20/yr for 4% cashback), electric model available
Manufacturing: Made in USA (Ohio HQ)
Founded by: Alesia Klimau (also founder of Titan Press and Heart Printed)
MPRO is the premium option with the widest product range. The Made-in-USA claim, round formats, and electric model make it the choice for established businesses and makers with specific needs.
Diane (community member)'s post asking for honest MPRO reviews drew 72 reactions — one of the most engaged equipment discussions in our community. Cristina (community member) posted: "Finally took the leap of faith and placed an order for my first Mpro machine!" Maria (community member) owns both brands: "I got the titan 2.5x2.5 and the MPRO 2.25 round and I absolutely love both. The thing I like the most of the Mpro is that I can make more than just magnets!"
Best for: Makers who want Made in USA, round magnets, high-volume electric pressing, or the widest product variety.
Price: 2×2 Square: $1,675.95 (machine only, supplies sold separately)
Warranty: Lifetime + optional $79.95 extended warranty
Sizes: Multiple sizes including rounds
Manufacturing: Made in USA
Supplies: Sold separately through ABM
ABM is a well-established American manufacturer. Trevor (community member) noted the cost difference: "The cost of the square button press compared to the 2.25 inch round button press is insane. Nearly 4 times as much at American Button Machines." Kendra (community member) uses her boss's ABM machine and loves it, but found the single-size limitation frustrating — she wanted squares and rectangles too.
Note that ABM's $1,675.95 is for the machine only — supplies are separate. When you add supplies to reach the same starting point as a Titan or MPRO bundle, the total cost is comparable or higher.
Best for: Makers who want an established Made-in-USA brand and don't mind buying supplies separately.
Tecre — The Heritage Brand
Price: ~$300–$480 via resellers (Drew Manley in our group occasionally offers group buys)
Warranty: Lifetime
Sizes: Primarily round formats
Manufacturing: Made in USA (Wisconsin)
Supplies: Available through resellers and distributors
Tecre has been making button machines for decades. They're the heritage brand in this space. Teresa (community member) asked: "Does anyone have the Tecre magnet making machine brand? If so do you like it?" The feedback was positive — these are solid, proven machines.
Delmi (community member) listed a "High quality Tecre magnet button maker" with supplies and die cutting press — the resale market for Tecre machines is active, which speaks to their durability. Gerald (community member) was selling two Tecre 2.25" circle presses in excellent condition.
The limitation: Tecre focuses primarily on round formats and doesn't offer the complete bundle experience (machine + punch + supplies + software) that Titan and MPRO provide. You'll need to source your supplies and tools separately.
Best for: Makers who specifically want round magnets from an established Made-in-USA manufacturer, or those who find deals through resellers.
Happizza, BEAMNOVA, VEVOR, and Other Amazon Machines — Budget Entry
Price: $30–$120 for machine + 100 supplies
Warranty: Amazon's return window only (typically 30 days). No manufacturer warranty.
Sizes: Varies, but commonly 2×2 or small round
Construction: Plastic housing with some metal internals
Supplies: Brand-locked at $0.30–$0.50 per magnet. BEAMNOVA explicitly warns their parts don't work with other machines.
These machines exist and they work — up to a point. Rachel (community member) started with one. In her words: "I bought a super cheap maker off of Amazon to just make family gifts but it has turned into a small business (nothing major but I have had about 8 orders)." She then asked: "Is there anything in between my $70 amazon machine and the $1600 Titan machine to stair step up to?" Her story is common — a budget machine is a fine starting point, but makers outgrow them quickly.
Christin (community member)'s husband bought her a VEVOR machine. Her immediate challenge? Finding compatible supplies, because the generic machines don't have standardized supply ecosystems.
Laine (community member) shared data that resonated across our community: "The cheaper machine initially has a 100% success rate, but after a while, about 50% of the machines break down. Conversely, the more expensive machines haven't shown any issues with failure over time." (Her words — and the pattern our community sees again and again.)
Mesha's story is telling: her Amazon machine's "bottom panel broke last week due to pressure (I did press over 400 magnets on that one)." She immediately ordered a Titan Press. That broken machine cost her Valentine's Day orders — a real business consequence.
Best for: Making 50 magnets for a family reunion and never touching it again. Not recommended for any business use.
Best for Beginners: Titan Press
If you're just starting out, Titan Press is the clearest recommendation. Here's why, specifically.
The $1,703.50 bundle price is the lowest among professional machines for a complete kit (machine + punch + supplies). MPRO's equivalent is $521 more. ABM's machine alone is $1,675.95 before you add supplies.
The 0% financing means you can start with monthly payments of about $142 over 12 months. Many makers in our community earn that back within their first few weekends selling.
The bundled Canva templates and NINEMAGS software eliminate setup friction. You're designing and taking orders from day one instead of figuring out dimensions and workflow tools.
And the free international shipping means makers anywhere in the world get the same deal.
Anna Liza captured the beginner experience: "Is there anything more that I need to buy to complete this process aside from the Titan Press Bundle?" The answer is just a printer and photo paper — the bundle really does have everything else.
Best Made in USA: MPRO
For makers who prioritize domestic manufacturing — whether for personal values, marketing to their own customers, or supporting American jobs — MPRO is the clear choice. Headquartered in Ohio, MPRO explicitly claims Made in USA status.
Beyond the manufacturing claim, MPRO offers capabilities no other single brand matches: round formats for keychains and bottle openers, an electric model for high-volume production, and the MPRO Club membership for cashback on ongoing purchases.
The $2,225 price tag is higher, but established makers often choose MPRO when reinvesting profits. Cristina described her purchase as "a leap of faith" — and the community's 10 reactions suggested they agreed it was the right one.
Best for High Volume: MPRO Model 2 Electric
If you're doing multiple events per week, filling B2B orders of 500+ magnets, or simply pressing so many magnets that your arm is getting tired, the MPRO Model 2 Electric is the only professional electric option on the market. Manual pressing is fine for most makers, but at production volume, an electric press saves time and physical strain.
Best Budget Entry: Amazon Machines (with Caveats)
Let's be real: not everyone is ready to invest $1,700+. And for some use cases, a $50 Amazon machine is actually the right choice.
If you want to make 50 magnets as gifts for a family reunion, a Happizza or BEAMNOVA kit is fine. If you want to test whether you enjoy the physical process of making magnets before committing serious money, an entry-level machine lets you do that for minimal risk.
Marina (community member) asked exactly this: "Has anyone here started with a cheaper machine, made profit, and then upgraded? Or is anyone working long-term with a budget machine and still getting consistent quality?" The answers were mixed — some makers started with a budget machine and upgraded, but nobody recommended building a business on a $50 machine long-term.
Kirsty (community member) from the UK "started off with a cheaper kit in the hope that it will take off and I can afford to upgrade to a better set up." That's a perfectly valid strategy — as long as you understand the limitations and don't invest in brand-locked supplies you can't use later.
Susan Marie, an experienced member, gave advice that respects every budget: "You can easily get started with a cheaper machine, and then upgrade if you find you enjoy making and selling magnets." She then added: "You will probably want to upgrade to something like the MPRO once your business starts growing." Start where you can, grow when you're ready.
The Hidden Connection: Titan and MPRO
This is something most buyers don't know: Titan Press and MPRO share the same founder — Alesia Klimau, who also created Heart Printed, one of the largest photo magnet businesses in North America. This is publicly stated on her Instagram (@heartprinted).
Carol Miller Hunter (community member) asked about this directly in our group: "Titan or mpro? Are they both brands of Alesia? What is the difference between them if so?"
This isn't a problem — it's actually useful context. Both machines come from someone with deep expertise in what magnet makers need. They're positioned for different segments: Titan for accessibility and value, MPRO for premium features and domestic manufacturing. For a detailed comparison, read our Titan Press vs MPRO article.
Why Tier 1 Machines Have Lifetime Warranties (and Tier 3 Don't)
The warranty difference isn't just marketing — it reflects fundamentally different construction.
Tier 1 machines use all-metal cam-on-roller mechanisms. Metal parts don't fatigue under repeated compression the way plastic does. The pressing mechanism is designed to operate tens of thousands of times without degradation. That's why these manufacturers can offer lifetime warranties — they know the machine will outlast you.
Tier 3 machines use plastic housings with some metal internals. Plastic flexes, cracks, and fatigues under repeated stress. Mesha's experience — a panel breaking after 400 presses — is typical. Erin Cacciatore (community member) posted about wanting to sell her "$99 machine from amazon" after upgrading. These machines aren't designed for production use.
The other hidden cost of Tier 3: supply lock-in. Professional machines use standardized components that multiple suppliers can provide. Amazon machines use proprietary parts that only the original seller stocks — and if that seller disappears (which happens frequently with Amazon marketplace brands), you're left with an unusable machine.
Kristin Pardy Morris explained it clearly: "Anything other than MPro, Tecre, and American Button Machine does come from overseas... there are still different manufacturers of the overseas machines, which is why two overseas machines still may take different consumables."
FAQ
Which magnet machine is best for beginners?
The Titan Press 2×2 bundle ($1,703.50) is our top recommendation for beginners. It offers the lowest price among professional machines, includes everything you need to start (press, punch, 1,000 supplies, templates, software), and comes with 0% financing for up to 12 months and free shipping.
Are MPRO supplies compatible with Titan Press?
Community members report that supplies are cross-compatible between the two brands. Both use the same general button-press mechanism and similar dimensions. However, both manufacturers recommend using their own branded supplies for best results. If you experience quality issues, matching your supplies to your machine brand eliminates one variable.
Can I start a magnet business with a $50 Amazon machine?
You can make magnets with a $50 machine, but starting a business with one is risky. These machines lack warranties, use brand-locked supplies at higher per-unit cost, and commonly break within a few hundred presses. Rachel started with a $70 Amazon machine and it worked for personal use and a few orders — but she quickly asked about upgrading. If you plan to sell magnets at events or online, invest in a professional machine from the start.
What's the difference between Titan Press and MPRO?
Both are founded by Alesia Klimau. Titan Press is positioned as the accessible option: lower bundle price ($1,703.50 vs $2,225 for 2×2), 0% financing, free international shipping. MPRO is the premium option: Made in USA (Ohio), wider size range including rounds, electric model for high volume, MPRO Club cashback membership. Both have lifetime warranties and identical supply pricing ($225/1,000).
How long do magnet machines last?
Professional machines (Titan, MPRO, ABM, Tecre) with all-metal construction are designed to last a lifetime — which is why they all offer lifetime warranties. Generic Amazon machines typically last a few hundred to a few thousand presses before components fail. Mesha's Amazon machine broke after about 400 presses.
What size magnet should I start with?
2×2 is the most popular starting size. It's the most affordable per magnet to produce, makes a great impulse-buy product at $3–$5, and is the most versatile for events, online, and B2B. You can always add larger sizes later as your business grows.
Our Final Recommendation
If you're reading this trying to decide which machine to buy, here's the simplest path:
Starting a business? Buy the Titan Press 2×2 bundle. It's the best value among professional machines, comes with everything you need, and the 0% financing makes it accessible. You'll break even within months if you actively sell.
Want Made in USA or round magnets? Buy MPRO. The higher price is justified by domestic manufacturing, wider product range, and the electric model option.
Just want to make 50 magnets for fun? Buy a Happizza or BEAMNOVA kit on Amazon. No shame in that — just don't expect it to survive a business.
Not sure yet? Run your numbers in our ROI calculator first. Seeing your personal break-even timeline makes the decision much easier.
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