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Quick verdict
Choose the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder if you want one of the only budget-tier feeders that genuinely handles wet food thanks to included ice packs. Choose the PETLIBRO Granary 5L Automatic Pet Feeder (Button Model) if you'd rather have no app or Wi-Fi needed; set it on the unit. Overall we rank the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Automatic Pet Feeders Under $60 list.
Winner overall: Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder
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Bottom line
Choose the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder if you want one of the only budget-tier feeders that genuinely handles wet food thanks to included ice packs. Choose the PETLIBRO Granary 5L Automatic Pet Feeder (Button Model) if you'd rather have no app or Wi-Fi needed; set it on the unit. Overall we rank the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Automatic Pet Feeders Under $60 list.
Best overallCat Mate
Purpose-built for wet food, not adapted from a kibble auger design
- 5 sealed compartments, each holding up to 3/4 lb of food
- Included ice packs sit beneath the compartments
- Digital timer with initial feed plus 4 scheduled meals
- Runs on 3 AA batteries for over a year of use
✓ Pros
- No app or Wi-Fi needed; set it on the unit
- Up to 6 meals a day with small 20 ml portions for portion control
- Runs on D batteries as power backup
- Large 5-liter hopper
✕ Cons
- No remote monitoring
- Dry food only
- Programming via buttons is less intuitive than an app
PETLIBRO
The button version of PETLIBRO's Granary schedules up to 6 meals a day without an app or Wi-Fi.
✓ Pros
- No app or Wi-Fi needed; set it on the unit
- Up to 6 meals a day with small 20 ml portions for portion control
- Runs on D batteries as power backup
- Large 5-liter hopper
✕ Cons
- No remote monitoring
- Dry food only
- Programming via buttons is less intuitive than an app
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder or the PETLIBRO Granary 5L Automatic Pet Feeder (Button Model)?
Choose the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder if you want one of the only budget-tier feeders that genuinely handles wet food thanks to included ice packs. Choose the PETLIBRO Granary 5L Automatic Pet Feeder (Button Model) if you'd rather have no app or Wi-Fi needed; set it on the unit. Overall we rank the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Automatic Pet Feeders Under $60 list.
What is the difference between the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder and the PETLIBRO Granary 5L Automatic Pet Feeder (Button Model)?
The Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder stands out because one of the only budget-tier feeders that genuinely handles wet food thanks to included ice packs, while the PETLIBRO Granary 5L Automatic Pet Feeder (Button Model) stands out because no app or Wi-Fi needed; set it on the unit. The trade-offs differ too: the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder's ma in caveat is that no app or remote alerts, it's a standalone digital timer, and the PETLIBRO Granary 5L Automatic Pet Feeder (Button Model)'s is that no remote monitoring.
Is the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder worth it over the PETLIBRO Granary 5L Automatic Pet Feeder (Button Model)?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the PETLIBRO Granary 5L Automatic Pet Feeder (Button Model) instead if no app or remote alerts, it's a standalone digital timer is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the PETLIBRO Granary 5L Automatic Pet Feeder (Button Model) instead of the Cat Mate C500 Digital 5-Meal Automatic Feeder?
The PETLIBRO Granary 5L Automatic Pet Feeder (Button Model) suits owners who want reliable timed meals without connectivity.
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