Compare the top 3 soda makers in Australia 2026

On a budget, the SodaStream Terra is our pick. It is the cheapest, most recognised way to make sparkling water at home, a Quick Connect CO2 cylinder clicks straight in with no twisting, the snap-lock bottle is dishwasher-safe, and there are no batteries to charge. If you just want fizzy water and the freedom to stir in your own cordial or syrup afterwards, this is genuinely all you need, and one machine plus a reusable bottle replaces well over a thousand single-use plastic bottles.

If you want to carbonate more than water, the Breville InFizz Fusion (BCA800) is our top pick. Its FusionCap is designed to fizz juice, tea, cocktails and wine, and to recarbonate flat soft drink, with controlled CO2 release to limit foaming. The Aarke Carbonator 3 is the design premium choice: a slim machine with a stainless steel enclosure that looks like an object on the bench. It carbonates water only, so you pay for the materials and Swedish design rather than extra function.