About the project
Vending machine data — structured, comparable, public.
AutomatenTests.de is an open database for commercial vending machines in Europe. The platform collects manufacturer specifications, market data and verified user reports, compares them using transparent criteria and publishes the results in a structured format.
The platform
What does this platform do?
Consolidate data
Manufacturer datasheets, industry association sources (BDV, EVA), public market studies and user reports are combined in one consistent schema.
Compare & rate
Five weighted rating axes make it possible to compare models directly across all categories.
Keep it current
Firmware updates, price changes and new models are tracked continuously. Every entry shows its latest update date.
- 359
- Models indexed
- 32
- Reviews
- 114
- Manufacturers
- —
- Verified user reports
- 7
- Buying guides
- September 2026
- Last updated
Rating criteria
How an entry is created.
Transparent rating criteria. Sources disclosed.
Data collection
Manufacturer datasheets, industry announcements and database updates are collected automatically. Every source is linked to the relevant entry.
Enrichment
Market data such as prices, availability and distribution are added from industry publications.
User verification
User reports pass through multiple verification steps, including email double opt-in, proof of purchase or rental and pattern checks against fake reviews.
Structured rating
Five rating axes are combined using transparent weights. The calculation is public and cannot be changed for individual entries.
Updates
Entries are updated when firmware, prices or user reports change. The date of the latest update is shown on every page.
The five rating axes
Example profile. The percentages show the weight of each axis in the overall score.
| Axis | Weight | What is rated |
|---|---|---|
| Design & build | 20 % | Build quality, service access and ergonomics |
| Technology & features | 20 % | Connectivity, payment, telemetry and API |
| Operation & maintenance | 20 % | Downtime risk, cleaning, service maturity and continuous operation |
| Capacity & range | 20 % | Daily throughput, range breadth and configurability |
| Value for money | 20 % | Purchase price and total cost relative to the category |
| Total | 100 % |
Score calculation
0.20 × Design & build
+ 0.20 × Technology & features
+ 0.20 × Operation & maintenance
+ 0.20 × Capacity & range
+ 0.20 × Value for money
→ Value 0.00 – 10.00
Displayed as X.X / 10. Stars are a 0–5 approximation: stars = round((score / 2) × 2) / 2
Data sources
Sources & data provenance
Manufacturer sources
Public datasheets, product pages and press releases. Each source is linked to the relevant model entry with its last access date.
Industry associations
The German Vending Association (BDV), European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA), DIN standards and EU regulations.
User reports
Operators and buyers who actively use a model can submit a rating after email verification and supporting evidence.
Transparency
How we are funded
The project is currently funded from the operator’s build budget. No external advertising revenue.
We plan partner links to manufacturers and dealers. These will be clearly disclosed as paid links in the footer disclaimer and on the relevant page.
Current advertising partners
| Partner | Link type | Active since |
|---|---|---|
| No active partners at present. | ||