Best MIG Welders Under $500

A cheap, light flux core welder for beginners doing repairs on a 120 V outlet. It adds stick and lift TIG for little money, but it cannot run gas MIG.

A 120 V MIG for car and sheet metal work that holds full power longer than most. The 5 year warranty is hard to beat at this price.

A very cheap, very light flux core welder for occasional repairs on a 120 V outlet. The 3 year warranty makes it a safer bet than most no name machines at this price.

A small, light 120 V MIG welder for hobby, auto body and home repair work. It is a good first welder if you don’t need thick steel or other processes.

A light, cheap flux core welder for occasional repairs around the house and farm. Buy the 90i MIG instead if you might want gas welding later.

A small, easy 120 V MIG for auto body, sheet metal and light repairs. TruSet and a 3 year warranty make it a safe first gas welder.

A cheap, light flux-core welder for occasional repairs around the farm or yard. Fine for a first welder if you never plan to weld with gas.

A low cost dual voltage multiprocess welder for home shops that want gas MIG, flux core and stick in one machine. The short 2 year warranty is the trade off for the price.

A cheap dual voltage multiprocess welder with real 240 V output and a 3 year warranty. Good for a home shop that mostly welds short beads on mild steel.