Top 5 Vending Machine Models by Vendekin

Choosing the right vending machine model isn’t just a hardware decision it’s a revenue plan. The best fit depends on footfall, product mix, delivery method (coil vs. elevator), temperature zones, and the software stack that keeps everything humming. Below are Vendekin’s five most-requested vending machine models, what each is built for, and how they help you sell more with fewer headaches.

Quick Snapshot: Which model fits your site?

Model	Best for	Standout strengths	Why it sells more
Combo 6	First-time buyers, tight spaces	Budget-friendly, small footprint	Low capex, faster payback at new sites
Combo 10	Offices, gyms, hostels	Wider assortment in compact body	More SKUs without bigger space
Combo 22 (22″ Touch)	Enterprise lobbies, tech parks	22″ touchscreen, rich UX, multi-vend cart	Higher AOV via cross-sell & promos
Elevend 22	Premium/fragile items, glass bottles	Elevator dispensing, gentle delivery	Fewer breakages, better experience
Frozen 22	Frozen foods, desserts, ready-to-heat	Frozen-grade cabinet, elevator	Taps into high-value frozen category

Common stack across models: UPI (PhonePe/GPay), RFID staff wallets, multi-vend cart checkout, and vNetra cloud for live telemetry, planograms, promotions, and OTA updates.

1) Combo 6 — Budget-friendly starter for new locations

Why choose it

• The simplest way to validate a location with real sales data before scaling.

• Compact cabinet fits tight corners and smaller lobbies.

What you get

• Low capex, modern UI, and cashless by default (UPI + RFID).

• vNetra remote monitoring for stockouts, alerts, and price updates.

Ideal placements

• SMEs, clinics, hostels, co-working breakout areas.

Business case

• Quickest path to break-even when you’re just starting a vending business or testing new sites.

2) Combo 10 — The “do-more-with-less-space” workhorse

Why choose it

• A balanced model for sites that want variety without a large footprint.

• Popular across offices and fitness centers where snack + beverage mix is key.

What you get

• Strong assortment capacity for top sellers + healthy options.

• Multi-vend cart to boost basket size (grab a snack + drink in one payment).

• UPI (PhonePe/GPay) + RFID support, real-time sales & stock on vNetra.

Ideal placements

• Corporate floors, gyms, education centers, residential clubhouses.

Business case

• Better revenue density per square foot vs. smaller machines; easy to scale fleet-wide.

3) Combo 22 (with 22″ Touchscreen) — Maximise revenue with premium UX

Why choose it

• You asked for it: “Get more revenue with 22 combo.” The 22″ touch display drives discovery and AOV with rich product cards, combos, and multi-vend checkout.

What you get

• 22″ interactive UI: allergen/macros, cross-sell prompts (“Add a drink at ₹15 off”).

• Fleet policies via vNetra: lock global pricing, push promos, and track ROI by site.

• Cashless rails: UPI (PhonePe/GPay), RFID staff wallets; optional card/NFC.

Ideal placements

• Enterprise HQ lobbies, tech parks, co-working chains, high-footfall public spaces.

Business case

• Higher conversion and basket size from a premium, self-serve retail experience.

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4) Elevend 22 — Elevator dispensing for fragile, premium, or heavy items

Why choose it

• When drop-vend isn’t acceptable (glass bottles, jars, meal boxes, cosmetics), elevator dispensing delivers items gently to the pickup bay.

What you get

• Elevator/elevend system: reduces breakage, supports varied packaging and higher-margin SKUs.

• Multi-zone options and temperature telemetry via vNetra.

  
  

Ideal placements

• Premium offices, campuses, hospitals (OTC/care), retail atriums.

Business case

• Fewer product losses, better UX, and the freedom to sell profitable, fragile SKUs confidently.

5) Frozen 22 — Enter the fastest-growing vending category

Why choose it

• The market trend is clear: big brands are moving into frozen vending to sell ice-creams, desserts, and heat-and-eat meals directly on-site.

What you get

• Frozen-grade cabinet with tight temperature control and alerts in vNetra.

• Elevator dispensing to protect frozen SKUs and avoid melts/defects.

• Cashless rails (UPI + RFID) and multi-vend for meal + dessert combos.

Ideal placements

• Corporate cafeterias, tech parks, malls, multiplexes, universities.

Business case

• Higher ticket sizes and strong seasonal demand; an easy way to expand beyond snacks & beverages.

Why buyers choose Vendekin across models

• Cashless that just works: UPI (PhonePe/GPay), RFID staff wallet support, clean reconciliations.

• Operations at scale: vNetra gives live device health, stock, temperature, error logs, and one-click OTA updates.

• Assortment intelligence: Planogram heatmaps, sell-through insights, and promo tools to lift ROI.

• Security & governance: Role-based access, audit trails, and policy controls for multi-location fleets.

• Ready to grow: Start with Combo 6/10, upgrade to Combo 22/Elevend 22/Frozen 22 as volumes and categories expand.

How to choose the right model

1. Footfall & use-case: Pilot with Combo 6/10; upgrade to 22″ touch for premium UX or Elevend/Frozen for category expansion.

2. Product plan: Snacks + beverages? Add hygiene/OTC? Going frozen soon? Pick the delivery method and temperature zones accordingly.

3. Ops & reporting: Standardize on vNetra for price control, inventory visibility, and finance/IT comfort from day one.

Conclusion & Next Steps

Each of these vending machine models is proven in office, co-working, education, healthcare, and public spaces. The quickest win is to match your footfall and category plan to the right cabinet and lock in centralized control with vNetra.