The 10 Best Oscillating Multi-Tools as of June 2026

How we ranked these oscillating multi-tools

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each multi-tool does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#	Oscillating Multi-Tools	Score	Best for	Power	Approx price	Amazon links
1	Fein MultiMaster AMM 700	9.2	Best premium	Cordless	£350	View Price
2	Bosch Professional GOP 18V-28	8.9	Best cordless	18V cordless	£180	View Price
3	Makita DTM51 18V	8.8	Best for trade	18V cordless	£170	View Price
4	DeWalt DCS356 18V	8.7	Best low-vibration	18V cordless	£190	View Price
5	Makita TM3010C	8.5	Best corded trade	Corded	£130	View Price
6	Bosch PMF 250 CES	8.4	Best corded value	Corded	£80	View Price
7	Ryobi ONE+ R18MT3	8.4	Best for Ryobi owners	18V cordless	£90	View Price
8	Erbauer EXT 18V Multi-Tool	8.3	Best value brushless	18V cordless	£75	View Price
9	Einhell VARRITO 18V	8.2	Best budget cordless	18V cordless	£70	View Price
10	Black+Decker MT300	8.0	Best ultra-budget	Corded	£45	View Price

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The full ranking

Best premium

Fein MultiMaster AMM 700

9.2Our number one pick.

Fein invented the oscillating multi-tool and the MultiMaster remains the benchmark, with smooth, powerful oscillation, low vibration and superb build for precise cutting, sanding and scraping. It is expensive, but for serious and frequent use it is the best.

Performance: 9.4Versatility: 9.2Build: 9.4Value: 8.2

Pros

Smooth, powerful oscillation
Low vibration
Superb build

Cons

Expensive
Accessories add up

Check price on Amazon≈ £350

Best cordless

Bosch Professional GOP 18V-28

8.9A superb runner-up.

Bosch's Professional GOP 18V-28 is a powerful, well-built cordless multi-tool with tool-free Starlock blade changes and strong performance for trade and serious DIY. It is pricey bare, but excellent and part of Bosch's Pro system.

Performance: 9.0Versatility: 9.0Build: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Powerful cordless
Tool-free Starlock changes
Bosch Pro system

Cons

Pricey bare
Battery extra

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best for trade

Makita DTM51 18V

8.8Rounds out our top three.

Makita's DTM51 is a robust, variable-speed cordless multi-tool on the LXT platform, a trade favourite for renovation and cutting tasks. It is an investment, but reliable and well-balanced.

Performance: 8.8Versatility: 8.8Build: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Robust and reliable
Variable speed
LXT battery range

Cons

Pricey bare
Blades extra

Check price on Amazon≈ £170

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Best low-vibration

DeWalt DCS356 18V

8.7A standout in the upper half.

DeWalt's DCS356 features a 3-speed brushless motor and dual counterweights to cut vibration, making longer jobs more comfortable, with the XR battery range behind it. It is pricey, but smooth and powerful.

Performance: 8.8Versatility: 8.8Build: 8.8Value: 8.6

Pros

Low vibration
Brushless 3-speed
XR battery range

Cons

Expensive
Battery extra

Check price on Amazon≈ £190

Best corded trade

Makita TM3010C

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Makita's TM3010C is a smooth, powerful corded multi-tool with constant-speed control under load, a dependable choice for trade users who prefer corded. It needs a socket, but the performance and reliability are excellent.

Performance: 8.8Versatility: 8.6Build: 8.8Value: 8.6

Pros

Smooth and powerful
Constant speed control
Reliable

Cons

Corded
Accessories extra

Check price on Amazon≈ £130

Best corded value

Bosch PMF 250 CES

8.4Great value in the middle of the pack.

Bosch's green PMF 250 CES is an affordable corded multi-tool with tool-free accessory changes and decent power for home renovation and repair jobs. It is corded and less powerful than pro tools, but great value for occasional use.

Performance: 8.4Versatility: 8.6Build: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

Affordable corded power
Tool-free changes
Good accessory kit

Cons

Corded
Less power than pro

Check price on Amazon≈ £80

Best for Ryobi owners

Ryobi ONE+ R18MT3

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

Ryobi's R18MT3 multi-tool is a capable, well-priced addition for ONE+ owners, with tool-free blade changes and decent power for DIY tasks. It is more DIY than trade, but excellent value within the system.

Performance: 8.2Versatility: 8.4Build: 8.2Value: 9.0

Pros

Uses ONE+ batteries
Tool-free changes
Good value

Cons

DIY-grade
Higher vibration

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

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Best value brushless

Erbauer EXT 18V Multi-Tool

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Screwfix's Erbauer EXT cordless multi-tool offers brushless efficiency and solid performance at a budget price, sharing the affordable EXT battery range. It is less established than the big brands, but a strong value pick.

Performance: 8.4Versatility: 8.4Build: 8.2Value: 9.2

Pros

Brushless and affordable
EXT battery range
Good power

Cons

Smaller ecosystem
Lower resale

Check price on Amazon≈ £75

Best budget cordless

Einhell VARRITO 18V

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Einhell's VARRITO cordless multi-tool covers home cutting and sanding tasks affordably on the Power X-Change battery system. It is less refined and powerful than premium tools, but for occasional DIY it is good value.

Performance: 8.0Versatility: 8.2Build: 8.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Affordable cordless
Shared battery range
Light

Cons

Less powerful
Basic build

Check price on Amazon≈ £70

Best ultra-budget

Black+Decker MT300

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Black+Decker's MT300 is a cheap corded multi-tool fine for occasional home cutting and sanding tasks, with a familiar, easy design. It is basic and lower-powered, but for very light use on a budget it does the job.

Performance: 7.8Versatility: 8.0Build: 7.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Very cheap
Easy to use
Corded reliability

Cons

Low power
Basic accessories

Check price on Amazon≈ £45

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the oscillating multi-tools in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Fein MultiMaster AMM 700, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Bosch Professional GOP 18V-28 and Makita DTM51 18V are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best oscillating multi-tools without overthinking it, the Fein MultiMaster AMM 700 is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £350

Our top picks at a glance

Fein MultiMaster AMM 700

Bosch PMF 250 CES

Makita DTM51 18V

How we ranked these oscillating multi-tools

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Fein MultiMaster AMM 700

Pros

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Bosch Professional GOP 18V-28

Pros

Cons

Makita DTM51 18V

Pros

Cons

DeWalt DCS356 18V

Pros

Cons

Makita TM3010C

Pros

Cons

Bosch PMF 250 CES

Pros

Cons

Ryobi ONE+ R18MT3

Pros

Cons

Erbauer EXT 18V Multi-Tool

Pros

Cons

Einhell VARRITO 18V

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Cons

Black+Decker MT300

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Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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