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Best Essential Oil Diffusers under $20

July 29, 2016 Updated on February 4, 2023 By Beth K 13 Comments This post contains affiliate links.

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This post (and all our posts) contains affiliate links. Prices listed subject to change. 

We love our diffusers! We have multiple diffusers throughout our homes and we use oils every day to create an atmosphere of health and wellness. That’s why it was so important for us to find some really good diffusers. Here are the Best Inexpensive Essential Oil Diffusers to consider adding to your collection.

Top Picks for Essential Oil Diffusers under $20 from RecipeswithEssentialOils.com

Of course, we love the diffusers from Young Living, and each of us has several. But, we are also open to trying value-priced options. We scoured through hundreds of options to narrow it down to a few that met our high standards.

This post was updated to feature only diffusers that meet our high standards.

Best Essential Oil Diffusers:

Why are these diffusers the best?

We’re picky and we only want to recommend the best diffusers to our readers. We used several criteria to determine which diffusers would make it on our favorites list:

  • Priced under $20
  • Ultrasonic diffusers (No heat!)
  • Designed for essential oils (No warmers for synthetic perfumes)
  • Positive customer reviews

This really narrowed down the field. In fact, very few diffusers made the cut.

Please note that Amazon offerings and pricing is ever-changing! Photos below may not match if they change things up.

Here are the real superstars that stood out in our search:

How beautiful is this sleek and elegant diffuser design! I can’t stop staring.

This diffuser boasts up to 8 hours of diffusing power from the 100ml tank (plus auto-shutoff making it great at bedtime).

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This premium diffuser can be used up to 10 hours on a single fill! With a 500 mL tank and auto shut off, this is definitely one to take a second look at!

Check it out here.

This 100 mL diffuser features 7 LED colors, an easy to clean tank, and a 1-year warranty and 6-month money-back guarantee!

Check it out here!

This diffuser may be small, but it packs a lot of power! It features 7 different color options with a bright or dim setting. It has three timer settings (1 hour, 3 hours, or continuous) as well as an auto-off feature when the water runs out. It also has a 45-day money-back guarantee!

Check it out here.

Be sure you are effectively using your essential oil diffusers by checking out our free Comprehensive Diffuser Guide here!

At these prices, you can get an essential oil diffuser for every room in your house. Make sure to grab extras for holiday gifts and giveaways at your next Make and Take Party.

Check out more of our recommended Best Essential Oil Diffusers below:

 

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InnoGear Diffuser: Larger 120 ml capacity for longer running time, with 7 colors

Navy Penguin 70ml USB diffuser: small, portable and perfect for car and office with lights and timers to meet your needs.

URPOWER Essential Oil Diffuser

URPOWER Essential Oil Diffuser: 100ml capacity, auto-shutoff.

InnoGear Car USB Diffuser: Intermittent mode lasts up to 6 hours and many color variations from the LED lights integrated into the design.

Amir 100ML Ultrasonic Diffuser

Homeweeks 300ML Ultrasonic Diffuser: 6-hour run time on the intermittent setting, alternate between 7 LED lighting colors.

InnoGear 100ml Diffuser

InnoGear 100ml Diffuser: 6-foot power cord for more placement options, 6-hour run time available with intermittent mist setting.

 

Holan 120ml Ultrasonic Diffuser

Spa Room Mini 100ml Ultrasonic Diffuser: Auto-shutoff, works with ordinary tap water, intermittent and continuous modes.

e-FortuneCity Diffuser

Mini USB Portable Travel Diffuser: USB powered, small size to use anywhere, 100ml capacity, 4 timer settings.

URPOWER 120ml Diffuser

URPOWER 120ml Diffuser: 6 hour run time, 7 mood lights that can dim.

Amazon Basics 120 ml Diffuser: great, affordable choice…lights, mist settings, and more!

Aroma Wood Grain Diffuser – 7 Color Changing LED colors to choose from, auto shut-off.

Ultrasonic 400ml Woodgrain Diffuser: another beautiful diffuser with quiet fan and beautiful color options.

Shalu 100ml Diffuser: small and easy portable from room to room, with a soothing, warm glow.

Levoit 100ml Diffuser: clean, modern design with adjustable mist and auto-shutoff.

Esky 100ml Diffuser: intermittent mist allows for up to 6 hours of diffusing power.

Innogear USB Diffuser: strong mist output in a small, USB powered diffuser perfect for car and office.

Willing to spend a little more for better quality and a full one year warranty? Young Living has diffusers for as low as $29.95 each. Explore the options here.

Now that you checked out some high quality, inexpensive diffuser options, it’s time to find some new diffuser blends to put in them!

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  1. Melissa says

    February 2, 2017 at 10:51 pm

    Is it safe to use a bpa free diffuser with Young Living oils? I’ve heard medical grade, but one of my friends asked about a bpa free diffuser.

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      February 3, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      I’m not aware of any policy or suggestion for which ultrasonic diffusers should not be used with Young Living oils except that we, of course, discourage using diffusers that apply heat to the essential oils.

      Reply
  2. lynn rogers says

    February 4, 2017 at 10:40 am

    my friend gave me this website i have sinus allergys asthma copd cannot smell or taste stuffy nose but i have eczemna a d psorias I had sinus surgery its worse i have use nasonex flonase singulair zyrtec all kinds of otc and presriptions mucus neti pot wnat do you use for stuffy congestion what oils do you use where to purchase i donnot know any thing about this oils also is it free shipping and 100% satifaction guaranteed full refund thank you do you have samples to try first before you purchase

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      February 10, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      Lynn,
      Thank you for stopping by our site and leaving your comment. I am sorry to say that we aren’t able to help you with medical questions since we’re not doctors. I hope you can find some relief. Have you considered asking your doctor or healthcare provider about possible natural solutions to your concerns?

      Reply
  3. Jeanette says

    February 6, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    I am allergic to pine… would I need to be concerned about diffusing any pine related oils… i.e. pine, blue spruce, cypress, white balsam fir etc…

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      February 10, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      I’ve heard of people being cautious when introducing essential oils to individuals with known sensitivities such as yours. I would think that it makes sense to be cautious. Depending on your normal reaction to pine, you might consider doing a test where you inhale from an essential oil bottle for just a moment and then see how you react. I wish you the best in this journey. I hope you can determine this safely so you can get the most enjoyment our of the essential oils that will work for you and your unique body.

      Reply
  4. Susan says

    March 29, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    How about a diffuser that you can wake up to? I have a pureguardian but the control sensors don’t work to set the alarm. Something that works by setting a time to go off, delayed timer such as will go off in 8 hours, or has an actual flip on switch so you can plug it into an automatic on/off programed plug-in would be nice but they are impossible to find. 🙁

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    • Jenn says

      March 31, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      I would love that too! Unfortunately, I haven’t seen one with a timer that didn’t also come with an outrageous price tag.

      Reply
  5. Carol says

    August 30, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Can you recommend any diffusers that don’t use water. My 3 yr. old granddaughter spilled the water out of one I was using in her bedroom.

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      September 7, 2017 at 2:58 pm

      Hi Carol, I don’t have a recommendation for that situation. I know that must be very frustrating. I would say that all diffusers (waterless or not) should be kept out of the reach of children. Many essential oils could cause a strong reaction in a three year old.

      Reply
  6. katia says

    July 21, 2018 at 10:48 pm

    Where can I buy the diffusers ?

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:13 am

      Hi Katia! All the diffusers are linked in the post above. We found some great prices on quality diffusers from Amazon.

      Reply
    • Crystal Korzep says

      September 19, 2021 at 8:29 am

      You can buy great diffusers at Marshall’s, TJMaxx, Ross

      Reply

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