8 Best Pilates Reformers of 2026

The Allegro 2 is the reformer Balanced Body built its home and club range around since 2011, and its own store prices it from $4,050, with the newer Allegro Nextgen from $3,300. The standout part is the Infinity Footbar: it slides the full length of the aluminum frame to 9 horizontal positions and locks in 4 vertical positions, so the same machine handles short and tall users and a wider exercise list. It ships with 5 Signature Springs (3 red, 1 blue, 1 yellow), and the frame measures 94 by 31.25 inches with a height of 9 inches, or 15 inches on optional legs. Balanced Body allows vertical storage with transport wheels, which helps in a spare room. The frame carries a 10 year limited warranty, and a Tower can be added later. The trade-offs are price, partial assembly on arrival, and the care needed to stand it upright. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Merrithew, the company behind STOTT PILATES training, sells the At Home SPX Reformer Package for $3,349 on its U.S. store, with a $3,549 version that adds a vertical stand and an elevated package at $4,499. The main practical advantage is delivery: Merrithew says the reformer arrives 90% assembled, so setup is lighter than on most machines here. The carriage is 22 inches wide and runs on a patented rolling system, the frame stands 10 inches high, and the Traditional Springs Package uses heat-treated metal springs. A three-position headrest, a non-skid solid wood standing platform and easy-roll wheels round it out. The rope system is the traditional kind, which Merrithew describes as ideal for a single user because the ropes stay set. It is not compatible with a Vertical Frame, so buyers who want a tower later should look at the At Home V2 Max at $5,299. Merrithew also states that it covers applicable U.S. import tariffs. We compared documented features and published prices only.

The Precision Series Reformer 610 is the AeroPilates model that moves from elastic cords to steel springs, and Stamina's own store lists it at $1,229.99 on sale, down from $1,499.99. You get four springs, two heavy and two light, which Stamina says give 8 difficulty levels, plus aluminum rails with ball-bearing rollers for the carriage. The elevated steel frame makes it easier to get on and off, and built-in wheels help with moving it. Like other AeroPilates machines it includes the patented Cardio Rebounder, which replaces the footbar for lying-down jumping work. Assembled, it measures 89 by 20.5 by 20 inches and weighs 94 lbs. The limits are the warranty, 90 days on parts and 5 years on the frame, and a narrower build than the studio brands. For buyers who want spring resistance for about a third of the price of an Allegro 2, it is the clearest value we found.

Gratz is the classical choice: the company says its first reformer was built in 1968 under the guidance of Joseph Pilates and Romana Kryzanowska, and it still builds each Universal Reformer to order. The aluminum version costs $4,995 on gratzpilates.com and the maple wood version $5,295. Instead of one size, you choose 80, 86 or 89 inches; Gratz recommends 80 inches for people under 5 ft 8 in, 86 inches for 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 2 in, and 89 inches above that. The 3 Gear Bar changes the spring angle to tune resistance and carriage travel, and the package includes 4 springs, leather straps and a Reformer Box. The frame is 26 inches wide and weighs 120 to 137 lbs. The catch is time: Gratz estimates a 3 month lead time. Buyers who practice the classical method get the most from it, while beginners may prefer a machine with more adjustment and faster delivery.

Frame takes a different approach from the studio brands: its reformer has push-button resistance and a 24 inch touchscreen that swivels 180 degrees, so the classes come with the machine. Frame lists it at $4,999, with optional White Glove Setup for $549 or Room of Choice delivery for $299, and says orders arrive in 2 to 4 weeks. The footprint is 94 by 25.5 inches, the frame stands 13 inches high with the screen folded, and a carrying handle helps move it. Classes can be filtered by method, duration, target area, difficulty and equipment, across classical, contemporary, power and fusion styles. The trade-offs are cost, since delivery extras push the total past $5,000, and the workout subscription, whose price is not shown on the product page. Frame also advises leaving two feet of space on each side. For a beginner with no studio nearby, the guided screen is the main reason to choose it over a cheaper reformer.

BASI Systems builds the Compact Reformer for rooms where a full studio machine will not fit. The frame is 81.5 inches long and 23.6 inches wide (91.9 inches long with riser and footbar), made of beech wood with aircraft-grade aluminum for the carriage ride. It comes with 5 springs (3 red, 1 yellow, 1 blue), a footbar with 4 angles, a headrest with 3 angles and BASI's VPS System, which lets you set the pulleys anywhere along the riser. Four ports accept the F2 System upgrade for more exercises. Upholstery is antibacterial, hospital-grade vinyl, and BASI lists eight frame colors. The downside for shoppers is buying: BASI does not publish a price, so you request a quote, and it estimates delivery at 6 to 8 weeks. At 69.5 kg it is also heavy to move. It suits buyers who want a wood frame and studio springs in a smaller footprint and are willing to wait for a quote.

The AeroPilates Reformer 266 is the lowest-cost way onto this list: Stamina lists it at $737.99 on sale, down from $899.99, with free shipping and no-hassle returns. Resistance comes from 3 heavy-duty elastic bungee cords rather than springs, and the steel frame sits on a stand that lifts it 10 inches off the ground, which makes getting on and off easier. The included Cardio Rebounder replaces the foot bar for low-impact jumping. After a workout, the frame folds and rolls away on built-in wheels. Stamina includes 2 DVDs with 4 workouts and a wall chart. It measures 85 by 20 by 35 inches, weighs 90 lbs and has a 300 lb weight limit. The trade-offs show in the details: a 17.5 inch platform, cord resistance that feels different from springs, and a warranty of 90 days on parts and 3 years on the frame. It is a sensible trial machine before spending $1,200 or more.

Peak Pilates, part of Mad Dogg Athletics, the company behind Spinning, designed the casa Reformer specifically for home use. Peak describes it as compact and space-saving with a smooth, quiet carriage ride, and it is sold with a Long/Short Box included. Every casa purchase includes 2 months of complimentary access to the Pilates Project app for classes and training plans, and Peak sells a Jump Board and a riser set as add-ons. The weakness for shoppers is transparency. Peak lists the casa, like its Fit, MVe and Artistry reformers, as contact us for pricing, and the product page publishes fewer dimensions and specifications than Balanced Body, Merrithew or Gratz. From our location the site also redirected to its EU store, so U.S. buyers should confirm price and shipping directly. It is worth a quote if you already train on Peak equipment at a studio and want the same brand at home.