Best Commercial Masticating Juicers (5 Slow Juicers Compared)

A masticating juicer presses juice out slowly instead of spinning it out fast. It handles leafy greens and wheatgrass that fast juicers struggle with.

“Commercial” is a word many sellers use loosely. So this guide starts with a juicer the maker says is commercial certified. It then covers heavy-duty home models that suit big households and light cafe use.

The short version: The Tribest Greenstar Pro GS-P502 Commercial Juicer is the best commercial masticating juicer here. Tribest says the gray GS-P502 is commercial certified and certified to NSF standards. For home juicing, the Tribest Greenstar Elite gives you the same twin gear design for less. Check your warranty before you use any home juicer in a business.

Our Picks at a Glance

• Best commercial certified: Tribest Greenstar Pro GS-P502 Commercial JuicerJump to review ↓
• Best twin gear for home: Tribest Greenstar Elite GSE-5010 JuicerJump to review ↓
• Best for batch juicing: Omega Effortless Batch Juicer JC2022Jump to review ↓
• Best hands-free home juicer: Nama J2 Cold Press JuicerJump to review ↓
• Best value vertical juicer: Omega VSJ843QS Vertical Slow JuicerJump to review ↓

Every juicer above was listed as available on its maker’s own store when we checked. Prices are the makers’ own and change often.

Juicer	Type	Speed	Motor	Warranty (Maker)	Maker’s Price
Tribest Greenstar Pro GS-P502	Horizontal twin gear	110 RPM	200 W	15 years, household use	$849.95
Tribest Greenstar Elite GSE-5010	Horizontal twin gear	110 RPM	200 W	12 years, household use	$599.95
Omega Effortless JC2022	Vertical, batch hopper	70 RPM	150 W	15-year limited	$549.99
Nama J2	Vertical, batch hopper	50 RPM	200 W	15 years, all parts	$599
Omega VSJ843QS	Vertical auger	43 RPM	150 W	15-year limited	$399.99

1. Tribest Greenstar Pro GS-P502 Commercial Juicer: Best Commercial Certified

The Greenstar Pro is the only juicer in this guide that its maker calls commercial certified. Tribest says the gray GS-P502 model is certified to NSF standards. The white GS-P501 shares the same mechanics but is sold for household use.

That matters for a business. Many health departments look for NSF-listed equipment in food service. If you run a cafe or juice stand, buy the gray model and confirm the listing with your inspector.

The Pro uses two stainless steel gears that turn at 110 RPM. Produce is crushed and pressed between them. Tribest says it handles everything from carrots and apples to wheatgrass without changing parts. It also makes nut butters, baby food and frozen sorbet with the right attachments.

It is heavy, at 27 pounds. That is a lot more than most home juicers. On a cafe counter, weight helps it stay put. At home, it means you want a permanent spot.

Twin gear juicers are also slower to feed than vertical models. Produce must be cut to fit the chute. Our vegetable chopper guide covers tools that speed up prep.

Who should buy it: Cafes, juice stands and serious home juicers who want a machine built for heavy use.

2. Tribest Greenstar Elite GSE-5010 Juicer: Best Twin Gear for Home

The Greenstar Elite is the home version of the twin gear design. It runs at the same 110 RPM with the same 200-watt motor as the Pro. Tribest says its jumbo twin gears use bioceramic and magnetic technology.

At 16 pounds, it is much lighter than the Pro. It is still long, at 18.6 inches. Measure your counter before you buy. Our guide to countertop organization in a small kitchen helps you clear room for a long appliance.

This is the juicer for greens. Twin gears grip kale, spinach and wheatgrass that a vertical auger can struggle to pull in. If most of your juice is green, this design pays off.

The warranty is 12 years, but Tribest lists it for household use. Do not count on it in a business. Choose the Pro for commercial work.

Black is the color linked here. Tribest also sells white and chrome versions.

Who should buy it: Home juicers who make mostly green juice and want twin gear pressing for less than the Pro.

3. Omega Effortless Batch Juicer JC2022: Best for Batch Juicing

The Effortless is built for loading and walking away. Its two-liter hopper takes whole pieces of produce at once, so you do not feed it piece by piece. Omega says it cuts prep and lets you juice a whole recipe in one batch.

A timer stops the juicer after five minutes of extracting. That protects the motor, but it also shows this is a home machine. It is not designed to run all day like a true commercial juicer.

At 70 RPM, it is faster than the other vertical juicers here. It still counts as a slow juicer.

For a household that makes a big jug of juice a few times a week, this is the easiest juicer in the guide. Store the juice in sealed jars. Our guide to the best airtight food storage containers covers jars and bottles that seal well.

Gray is the color linked here. Omega also sells it in white and black.

Who should buy it: Households that juice in big batches and want less chopping.

4. Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer: Best Hands-Free Home Juicer

The Nama J2 is another load-and-go juicer. You fill the hopper, close the lid and let it pull produce down on its own. Nama says each load makes 16 to 32 ounces of juice.

It runs slower than the Omega Effortless, at 50 RPM, with a stronger 200-watt motor. Nama backs all parts for 15 years.

At 17.7 inches tall, it fits under most wall cabinets. Check your own clearance, though. Our guide to small kitchen cabinet organization covers working around tight spaces.

Nama also sells a J2 XL for $749. It makes 20 to 30 ounces per load and is aimed at large batches. For most homes, the standard J2 is enough.

Black is the color linked here. Nama also sells white and gray.

Who should buy it: Home juicers who want hands-free batches and a long warranty.

5. Omega VSJ843QS Vertical Slow Juicer: Best Value Vertical Juicer

The VSJ843 is the most affordable juicer in this guide. It uses a single auger that turns at just 43 RPM. Omega says it uses the same triple-stage compression found in professional cold press juicers.

It is a classic vertical juicer. You feed produce down the chute a piece at a time. Pulp is pushed out the side, so you can juice continuously.

The vertical body has a small footprint. That makes it the easiest juicer here to fit on a small counter or tuck into a cabinet.

It is a home juicer. Buy it for daily juice at home, not for a cafe.

Who should buy it: Home juicers on a budget, and anyone with little counter space.

For Juice Bars: Dedicated Hands-Free Commercial Machines

If you run a busy juice bar, look at a machine built only for commercial use. Kuvings sells the AUTO Chef CS800 on its own store for $1,899.99. Kuvings lists a 4.3-liter hopper, a 200-watt motor and up to 24 hours of continuous running. The CS800X is $1,499.99 with the same listed hopper, motor and runtime.

Kuvings lists a 1-year limited warranty and a 14-day return policy on these commercial models. They are sold on Kuvings’ store rather than through the Amazon links in this guide, so they are not numbered picks here.

Masticating vs Centrifugal Juicers

There are two main kinds of juicer. They work in very different ways.

A centrifugal juicer shreds produce with a fast spinning disc. The pulp flies against a mesh basket, and juice passes through. It is fast and usually cheap. It is also loud, and it handles leafy greens poorly.

A masticating juicer crushes and presses produce with a slow auger or a pair of gears. It runs at roughly 40 to 110 RPM in this guide. It is quieter, and it handles greens, wheatgrass and soft fruit well.

Slow juicers are often sold as making juice that keeps longer and has more nutrients. Those claims vary by study and produce. What is clear is the practical side. Slow juicers are quieter and better with greens, and centrifugal juicers are faster.

Our guide to the top juicers covers both types. For a broader look at blending versus juicing, see the difference between a food processor and a blender.

Twin Gear vs Vertical Auger

Masticating juicers come in two main designs.

Twin gear juicers like the Greenstar press produce between two gears. They are the best choice for leafy greens and wheatgrass. They are long and heavy, and prep takes longer because pieces must fit the chute.

Vertical auger juicers like the Omega VSJ843 use one upright auger. They take up less counter space and are quick to use. Batch models like the Nama J2 and Omega Effortless add a large hopper, so you can load whole produce and walk away.

Choose by what you juice. Mostly greens points to twin gear. Mixed fruit and vegetables with less prep points to a vertical batch juicer.

What Makes a Juicer Commercial?

The word “commercial” appears on many juicer listings. Here is what to check.

• Certification. Food service equipment is often expected to be NSF certified. Tribest says the Greenstar Pro GS-P502 is certified to NSF standards.
• Warranty terms. Many home juicers are covered for household use only. Using one in a business can void that cover.
• Duty cycle. Commercial machines are built to run for long periods. Kuvings lists up to 24 hours of continuous running for its CS800. Home batch juicers like the Omega Effortless stop after a few minutes.
• Weight and build. Commercial juicers use more metal and weigh more. The Greenstar Pro weighs 27 pounds.
• Service. Ask how fast you can get parts. A broken juicer at a juice bar means lost sales.

Check with your local health department before you buy for a business. Rules differ by area.

How to Prep Produce for a Slow Juicer

Good prep keeps a slow juicer running smoothly.

1. Wash everything. Juicers press the skin as well as the flesh.
2. Cut to fit. For chute-fed juicers, cut produce into pieces that drop in easily.
3. Cut fibrous stalks short. Celery and pineapple core can wrap around an auger. Cut them into short lengths.
4. Alternate hard and soft. Feed a hard carrot after soft greens. It helps push the greens through.
5. Remove pits. Hard pits from peaches, cherries and mangoes can damage the screen.
6. Peel thick skins. Citrus peel and pineapple skin are bitter and tough.

For citrus, a juicer is often overkill. A simple press works better. Our guide on how to use a lemon juicer shows the quick way, and our guide on how much juice is in one lemon helps you buy the right amount.

A sharp knife speeds up prep a lot. Our knife sharpener guide covers keeping your blades ready.

How to Clean a Masticating Juicer

Cleaning is the chore that decides whether you keep juicing. Do it right after you finish.

• Rinse at once. Pulp dries onto the screen fast. Rinse all parts before they dry.
• Scrub the screen. Use the brush that comes with the juicer. Fine mesh clogs if you skip it.
• Run water through it. Some juicers let you run water through the chamber between batches.
• Soak stubborn parts. A short soak loosens dried fiber.
• Dry fully. Let all parts dry before you reassemble.

Check the manual before putting any part in the dishwasher. If you do, our guide on how to clean a dishwasher helps you keep the filter clear of pulp.

Using the Pulp

A slow juicer leaves a lot of fiber behind. Do not throw it all away.

Carrot and apple pulp works in muffins and quick breads. Vegetable pulp adds body to soups and sauces. A stockpot with a lid makes a big batch of pulp soup easy. Our guide to the best bakeware sets covers pans for pulp muffins.

Pulp freezes well for later use. Portion it into bags and lay them flat. Our guide to small kitchen gadgets worth buying when you cook for one covers other tools that cut waste. Our guide on how to use a vacuum sealer shows how to keep frozen food fresh longer.

Juicers vs Blenders for Smoothies

A juicer removes fiber. A blender keeps it. That changes what you get.

If you want a drink with the fiber in, use a blender. Our guide to the best blenders for smoothies covers strong models. For compact options, see the best blender for protein shakes and our NutriBullet vs Ninja blender comparison.

Many homes own both. The juicer handles green juice. The blender handles smoothies.

Fitting a Juicer in a Small Kitchen

Juicers are bulky. Plan where it will live before you buy.

A vertical juicer takes the least counter space. A horizontal twin gear juicer is long but low, so it can slide under a cabinet. Batch juicers are tall, so check the space under your wall cabinets.

If you only juice on weekends, store the juicer in a low cabinet and bring it out when needed. Our ideas for vertical storage in small kitchens show where bulky appliances can go. For other compact gear, see our guide to the best small kitchen appliances for cooking for one.

Which Commercial Masticating Juicer Should You Buy?

Buy the Tribest Greenstar Pro GS-P502 if you need a juicer the maker calls commercial certified, or you juice heavily at home.

Pick the Tribest Greenstar Elite if you juice mostly greens at home and want twin gears for less.

Choose the Omega Effortless JC2022 if you want to load whole produce and juice big batches.

Get the Nama J2 if you want hands-free batches with a 15-year warranty on all parts.

Go with the Omega VSJ843QS if you want a slow juicer at the lowest price, or you have little counter space.

Look at the Kuvings CS800 or CS800X if you run a busy juice bar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best commercial masticating juicer?

The Tribest Greenstar Pro GS-P502 in gray is the best pick in this guide for commercial use. Tribest says the gray model is commercial certified and certified to NSF standards. It uses stainless steel twin gears at 110 RPM. For a busy juice bar that needs hands-free batches, Kuvings sells dedicated commercial machines like the AUTO Chef CS800 on its own store.

What is the difference between a masticating and a centrifugal juicer?

A masticating juicer crushes and presses produce with a slow auger or twin gears, usually at 40 to 110 RPM. A centrifugal juicer shreds produce against a fast spinning basket. Masticating juicers are slower but handle leafy greens and wheatgrass far better, and they run quietly. Centrifugal juicers are faster and usually cheaper.

Can I use a home juicer in a cafe or juice bar?

You can, but check the warranty first. Many home juicers carry a warranty for household use only. Tribest, for example, lists the Greenstar Elite warranty as 12 years for household use. Health inspectors may also ask for NSF-certified equipment, so check with your local health department before you buy.

Are twin gear juicers better than single auger juicers?

Twin gear juicers press produce between two interlocking gears. They excel at leafy greens, wheatgrass and hard roots. Single auger vertical juicers are smaller, faster to feed and easier to clean. For mostly greens, choose twin gear. For mixed fruit and vegetable juice with less prep, a vertical auger is often easier.

How long does a slow juicer last?

Many slow juicers carry long warranties. In this guide, Omega and Nama list 15-year warranties, and Tribest lists 12 years for the Greenstar Elite and 15 years for the Greenstar Pro, all for household use. Life depends on care. Clean the screen after each use and avoid overloading the motor with very hard produce.