If you are wondering which Cricut machine is right, let us educate you about the different Cricut models. First and foremost, you must consider what materials you will use for your projects. If you are only going to use regular crafting materials such as paper, vinyl, cardstock and leather, then we suggest going for Cricut Explore. But if you plan to work with thicker materials such as basswood or balsawood, Cricut Maker or Maker 3 will be your safest bet. Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker are of the same size. And if you’re looking for a portable and compact cutting plotter, you should go for Cricut Joy. All die-cutting machines are compatible with Cricut Design Space, and the app is free on cricut.com/setup.