10 Best Dishwasher Under 500 of December 2025

• Tougher than baked-on messes
• No pre-wash needed
• For best results, use with Cascade Rinse Aid and Dishwasher Cleaner
• Cascade Complete ActionPacs are easy to use because they require no premeasuring.
• Dissolves quickly to unleash cleaning power early in the cycle

Cascade

• Filtration System - Self-cleaning filter eliminates food particles, keeping dishes clean.
• Stay-Put Door - The door stays put at whatever angle you open it for easy loading and unloading.
• Heated Drying System - Heating element helps dry your dishes the first time.
• 55 dBA Noise Level

FRIGIDAIRE

• Delivers a cleaner dishwasher
• Fights odor and leaves behind a clean, fresh scent
• Recommended once a month or as soon as you notice build-up in your dishwasher
• Finish quality product
• Breaks down and removes lime scale and grease build-up inside your dishwasher

Finish

• Simply fill your rinse aid dispenser with Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Aid and it will be automatically released in the rinse cycle every time your dishwasher runs.
• Available in the following scents: Liquid Original, Green Apple
• Available in the following scents: liquid original, green apple

Finish

• Easy-to-use, pre-measured dishwasher pacs with a refreshing orange scent
• Powerful cleaners remove the toughest stains & gently scrub your dishes and glasses sparkling clean
• To use properly, remove one gelpac and place in the main detergent cup & close completely
• 84Gelpacs = 84wash loads

Finish

• Formulated with POWER BOOSTER
• No pre-wash needed! Cascade Platinum PLUS+ dishwasher detergent removes burnt-on food
• Cascade Platinum PLUS+ ActionPacs dissolve, lift, and rinse away food
• Works in both hard water and soft water to keep your dishes sparkling
• Built in grease-fighting power of Dawn; Phosphate free.

Cascade

• QUALITY CONTROL NOTE All dishwashers are factory tested to ensure proper operation As a result it is normal for small amounts of residual water to be found in the unit
• COMPACT DESIGN: This convenient dishwasher can fit a variety of dishes (up to 12-inches in diameter at an angle) and is ideal for small-sized houses, apartments, dorms, boats and campers/RVs
• NO HOOKUPS NEEDED: If you want the advantage of portability and storage, this dishwasher gives you the choice to fill the built-in tank so you don't need a water hookup. Water hose is included for a direct water hookup to kitchen faucet (adapter not included)
• FIVE WASHING PROGRAMS: You'll get full size dishwasher cleaning in a countertop sized compact unit that offers five wash programs - Normal, Rapid, Fruit Wash, Baby Care and Glass. Lower and upper spray arms give dishes that streak-free deep cleaning
• STEAM: Steam generated during the Baby Care cleaning cycle can be used to sanitize baby bottles and give glassware a sparkling clean finish
• RAPID WASH: The Rapid cycle lets you get items clean in only 40 minutes and when you are done, the automatic air circulation helps to dry dishes
• FRUIT WASH: Fruit basket is included so fruit and vegetables can be cleaned, ready to serve directly from the dishwasher
• AIR REFRESH: Air exchange function can be used with any washing program to help improve the drying performance and to prevent any peculiar smells
• EASY-TO-USE CONTROLS: The LED digital controls give you a clear picture-view of wash controls and the automatic water level indicator lets you know when the correct water level has been reached
• DETERGENTS: Pods, liquid or powder detergents are all acceptable and it's recommended to only use detergent tablets when running long cycles so the tablets fully dissolve

Farberware

• Help soften the toughest food residues like baked-on lasagna and dried-on oatmeal for easy removal
• Powerful cleaners remove even the toughest stains
• Each individually wrapped Finish Powerball tab provides a premeasured dose of detergent, eliminating guesswork and dissolves completely
• Rinse agent action helps rinse away residues, eliminating spots and film for a sparkling shine
• Finish is the worldwide leader in dishwashing and is the #1 recommended brand worldwide by more dishwashing brands than any other brand

Finish

• Compact design: This convenient dishwasher has a 6-place setting capacity, making it ideal for small-sized houses, apartments, dorms, boats and campers/RVs
• Six-place setting: the six-place setting capacity allows you to wash a variety of dishes (up to 10-inches in diameter) and includes folding down rack shelves and a cutlery basket
• Quick installation: Features a quick connect assembly with accessories and adapters included to easily connect directly to your faucet
• Seven washing programs: you'll get full size dishwasher cleaning in a countertop sized compact unit that offers seven wash programs - heavy, Normal, baby care, light, glass, Speed 45 min, self clean
• Extra-drying function: this feature adds extra heat to the final rinse to enhance drying results, but can only be used with the following programs - heavy, Normal, light, glass, baby care
• Speed wash & self-cleaning: if you need dishes cleaned quickly, The speed cycle lets you get items clean in only 45 minutes. The self cleaning program provides an effective cleaning of the dishwasher itself
• Child lock: option allows you to lock the buttons on the control panel so children cannot accidentally start the dishwasher
• Easy-to-use controls: the LED digital controls give you a clear picture-view of wash controls and the rinse aid/water Supply failure indicators light up when dishwasher is low on rinse and that no water is reaching the dishwasher
• Durable and powerful: with an enduring stainless steel Heavy-duty interior tub you can be assured that this machine is ready to stand up to your everyday cleaning
• Detergents: pods, liquid or powder detergents are all acceptable and it's recommended to only use detergent tablets when running long cycles so the tablets fully dissolve

Farberware

• Tougher than baked-on messes
• No pre-wash needed
• For best results, use with Cascade Rinse Aid and Dishwasher Cleaner
• Cascade Complete ActionPacs are easy to use because they require no premeasuring.
• Dissolves quickly to unleash cleaning power early in the cycle

Cascade