Grill Bill vs Kamado Joe.

Kamado Joe is one of the best-known brands in kamado land, with a wide dealer network and an extensive accessory ecosystem. Grill Bill sells direct. Here we put price, specifications and warranty of both brands side by side — including where Kamado Joe comes out ahead.

€ 1.599our best-equipped Large
€ 2.399cheapest Classic Joe III
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Grill Bill or Kamado Joe: what's the difference?

Both brands make ceramic kamados with a similar build and both offer a long warranty on the ceramic. The biggest difference is price: Kamado Joe sells through a wide dealer network, Grill Bill sells direct. On a comparable size that's a difference of 700 to 1,300 euros. Kamado Joe gives lifetime warranty on the ceramic with no conditions and has a more extensive accessory system (Divide & Conquer, SlōRoller); with Grill Bill the warranty runs from 10 to 20 years once you complete the free online course.

Kamado Joe's Classic Joe III (46 cm grate) costs € 2,399. Grill Bill's Pro III Large (47 cm) costs € 1,599.
Ceramic warranty: Kamado Joe lifetime as long as the first owner keeps it. Grill Bill 10 years, 20 after the free course.
You buy Kamado Joe through a dealer, Grill Bill directly from the manufacturer.
Kamado Joe goes bigger: the Big Joe III has a 61 cm grate, Grill Bill's largest (XL) 52 cm.

Complete with base — side by side

4 of 4 models

Compare4 models

Grill Bill Pro II Large

Grill Bill Pro III Large

Kamado Joe Classic Joe III

Kamado Joe Big Joe III

RRP

€ 1.349

€ 1.599

€ 2.399

€ 2.999

Grate diameter

47 cm

46 cm

61 cm

Grilling surface

1,735 cm²

1,613 cm²

2,903 cm²

Number of people

up to 8

up to 12

Ceramic warranty

10 years, 20 after free course

Lifetime (1st owner)

Warranty other parts

3 years

metal 5 years, other parts 2-3 years

Registration required

Yes

Transferable

No

Where to buy

Directly from the manufacturer

Via dealer

Cart/base

Trolley

Trolley with Grate Organizer

Cast aluminium base on wheels

Side tables

Bamboo

Hardwood

Yes, fold-out aluminium

Grates included

2× half stainless steel + 2× half cast iron

2× half stainless steel

Multi-level system

Yes, Smart Qooking

Yes, Divide & Conquer (3 levels)

Heat deflector

2× half-moon 8 mm

2× half-moon 12 mm

Yes, ceramic (2 pieces)

Smoke conversion insert

No

Yes, SlōRoller

Charcoal basket

Yes

Yes, stainless steel

Ash drawer

Yes

Hinge cover

No

Yes

not specified

Where Kamado Joe is better

A comparison that only ever favours us isn't a comparison. These are the points where Kamado Joe does it better.

Lifetime ceramic
Warranty with no conditions
Kamado Joe gives lifetime warranty on the ceramic immediately, as long as you're the first owner, with no course or extra step. With us that's 10 years, and 20 once you complete the free online course. If you'd rather not have to do anything, theirs is simpler. On metal they also give 5 years against our 3.
Big Joe III: 61 cm
Bigger than what we build
Our largest, the XL, has a 52 cm grate. The Big Joe III goes up to 61 cm and up to 12 people. If you're cooking for large groups or want a second zone for indirect grilling, Kamado Joe has the size we don't make.
Divide & Conquer + SlōRoller
More extensive accessory system
The Divide & Conquer system with the SlōRoller insert turns the same kamado into a smoker in a few moves. We have a similar multi-level system, but not that specific smoking accessory — and Kamado Joe's wide dealer network means you can see it in person almost anywhere.

Where Grill Bill is better

Four points, all of which you can check against both brands' price lists.

€ 700 to € 1,300
No dealer margin in the price
The Classic Joe III costs € 2,399, our best-equipped Large € 1,599. The Big Joe III costs € 2,999, our XL € 1,699. So with us you buy a complete kamado for the money you'd spend on Kamado Joe's entry model. That difference isn't quality, it's distribution: we deliver direct.
Stainless steel and cast iron
More grate in the box
Our Large comes with two half stainless-steel grates and two half cast-iron grates. Kamado Joe's Divide & Conquer system gives you two half stainless-steel grates. Cast iron is what you want for grill marks and searing; that saves a later purchase.
From € 189 to € 1,699
More sizes to choose from
We make four sizes across three series, from a Small at € 189 to an XL at € 1,699. Kamado Joe's entry model, the Joe Jr, sits around € 595 with a 34 cm grate. Looking for an affordable first kamado or a fully-equipped Large, there's more to choose from with us.
Direct contact
Direct line to the manufacturer
Because we don't sell through a dealer network, if you have a question or a warranty issue you're in direct contact with the people who make the appliance — not with a middleman who has to ask first too.

Frequently asked questions about Grill Bill and Kamado Joe

Is Grill Bill cheaper than Kamado Joe?

Yes, significantly. The Classic Joe III has an RRP of € 2,399, our Pro II Large € 1,349, and our best-equipped Pro III Large € 1,599. For the Big Joe III the difference with our XL runs up to € 1,300. Dealers regularly run promotional prices on Kamado Joe models, so the gap can be smaller during a sale. Here we compare the RRPs of both brands.

Why is Grill Bill cheaper? Is the quality lower?

The difference lies in the sales route, not in the ceramic. Kamado Joe sells through a wide dealer network, and every link in that chain adds margin. We manufacture ourselves and deliver directly to the customer, so that margin isn't in the price. Above a thousand euros, ceramic barely differs between serious brands; the difference lies in finish, accessories and what's included as standard.

Who gives the best warranty on the ceramic?

Kamado Joe gives lifetime warranty on the ceramic as long as you're the first owner, with no further conditions. We give 10 years, and 20 years once you complete our free online course. On metal Kamado Joe gives 5 years against our 3, on other parts such as electronics and gaskets 2 to 3 years. Both brands require registration and neither warranty is transferable.

Why do I need to take a course for 20 years of warranty?

Because most damage to a kamado happens in the first few months, from things nobody tells you. Firing up too fast, extinguishing it the wrong way, opening the lid at the wrong moment. Our free online course teaches you exactly that, and since we started offering it we've seen less damage. The course costs no money, just some time. Complete it and we double the term on the Pro II and Pro III.

Can I transfer the warranty if I sell my kamado?

No. That applies to us, but also to Kamado Joe, Big Green Egg, The Bastard, Grill Guru, Monolith and Primo: all warranties apply to the first owner only. For us there's also the fact that we can't establish whether a new owner has taken the course and how the appliance has been treated.

Which size should I choose?

For most households the Large is the right choice: enough for six to eight people and the size that fits most of the accessories. Looking for more capacity for large groups, our XL with a 52 cm grate is the biggest we make; go bigger still and that's Kamado Joe (Big Joe III, 61 cm). Our Small at € 189 is mainly meant as a tabletop model or for a balcony.

Can I see a Grill Bill in person somewhere?

By appointment in Eindhoven. Because we don't sell through dealers, our kamados aren't in showrooms across the country — that's easier with Kamado Joe, with a wide network of authorised dealers. On the other hand, with us you're in direct contact with the people who make the appliance, even after your purchase.