Best Automatic Cat Feeders
Quick answer. Disclosure: bestcatgear.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and may earn a commission from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon. For most owners of a dry-food cat, the PETULTRA 4L Automatic Cat Feeder is the top pick in this list. Its listing gives a 4 liter (about 16 cup) hopper, up to six meals a day, up to 20 portions per meal, a battery backup option, and a kibble size range. Its figures agree with each other across the listing. If you need a smaller box for a counter, the IMIPAW and Yuposl models have 3 liter hoppers, and the Yuposl listing claims a battery life of more than 180 days. Ask your vet how much and how often to feed your cat; none of these listings gives a feeding amount for a particular cat.
How we chose
We looked at six listings whose specifications were stated on Amazon on 2026-10-17. The criteria were:
- Hopper capacity as the listing states it, in liters or cups.
- Meals per day and portions per meal, and how each listing defines one portion.
- Power: a power adapter, batteries (not included in any listing), or both.
- Kibble size range and the food type named (dry food).
- Footprint and weight, to check the space it needs on a counter or floor.
No listing states how a feeder performs with wet food, and none gives a feeding amount for a cat. Where a listing gives a claim, such as a battery life or a noise level, we say it is a claim.
Comparison table (as stated on each listing, checked 2026-10-17)
| Product | Dimensions (L x W x H, in) | Weight (lb) | Hopper | Meals per day | Portion definition on listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETULTRA 4L Automatic Cat Feeder (top pick) | 13.58 x 7.6 x 7.6 | 3.59 | 4 L, about 16 cups | Up to 6 | 1 portion about 1 tbsp, about 6 g; up to 20 portions per meal |
| VOLUAS 4L Timed Dry Food Dispenser | 11 x 7 x 7 | 3.7 | 4 L, 16.9 cups | 1 to 4 | About 6 to 7 g; 0 to 40 portion choices |
| PETLIBRO Timed Dry Food Dispenser (model PLAF005) | 7.9 x 7.7 x 7.6 | 3.09 | Not stated on Amazon | Up to 6 | 2.5 teaspoons per portion on the listing (manufacturer guide says about 20 ml; conflict, see below); 1 to 50 portions per meal |
| ANDOLL HOME 4L Timed Dispenser | 12 x 7 x 13 | 3.84 | 4 L (title) | 8 (title) | Not stated |
| Yuposl 3L Timed Feeder | 6 x 7 x 9 | 3 | 3 L (12 cups) | 1 to 6 | Not stated; the listing estimates up to 2 weeks of supply |
| IMIPAW 3L Timed Dispenser | 7 x 7.01 x 11.16 | 2.65 | 3 L (12 cups) | Up to 6 | 1 serving is 7 to 9 g; up to 20 portions per day |
The PETLIBRO hopper size is not on its Amazon listing. A search result for a PETLIBRO WiFi model gave a 5 liter hopper, but we could not tie that figure to the PLAF005 listing, so we do not use it. See the conflicts section.
Worked example: how long does a 4 liter hopper last?
The PETULTRA listing says a 4 liter hopper is about 16 cups, that one cup is about 16 portions, and that one portion is about 6 g. Suppose you set 4 portions for each of 6 meals a day. That is 24 portions a day, which is 24 divided by 16, or 1.5 cups a day. Sixteen cups divided by 1.5 cups a day is about 10.7 days. This is arithmetic from the listing’s own numbers, not a feeding amount. Your vet can tell you how much food your cat needs.
Products
1. PETULTRA 4L Automatic Cat Feeder (top pick)
Best for: a dry-food cat with a 4 liter hopper and a small footprint of 7.6 x 7.6 inches at the base, as the listing gives it.
Skip if: you need the hopper to be 3 liters or less, or you need a wet-food feeder.
Listing specs (checked 2026-10-17): dimensions 13.58 x 7.6 x 7.6 inches; weight 3.59 pounds; plastic (ABS); model DU4LB-KY. The listing says up to six meals a day, up to 20 portions per meal, a desiccant bag, a secure lock lid, and a fully detachable design. It recommends a kibble size between 0.07 and 0.4 inches. Power is an adapter, or 3 D-size batteries (not included); the listing recommends using both for uninterrupted operation.
2. VOLUAS 4L Timed Dry Food Dispenser
Best for: owners who want a voice recording and an LCD screen, with a 4 liter (16.9 cup) hopper.
Skip if: you need more than four meals a day, because the listing gives 1 to 4 meals.
Listing specs (checked 2026-10-17): dimensions 11 x 7 x 7 inches; weight 3.7 pounds; polyester (overview); model 2025678. The listing says each portion is about 6 to 7 g, with 0 to 40 portion choices. It offers a wired 5V adapter or 3 D-cell batteries (not included). It records a 10 second voice message. The listing names cats, rabbits and small dogs.
3. PETLIBRO Timed Dry Food Dispenser (model PLAF005)
Best for: owners who want fine portion control, from 1 to 50 portions per meal, and an infrared anti-jam stop.
Skip if: you need a hopper size or a single battery type stated on the listing, because the Amazon listing gives neither consistently. See the conflicts below.
Listing specs (checked 2026-10-17): dimensions 7.9 x 7.7 x 7.6 inches; weight 3.09 pounds; stainless steel (overview); model PLAF005. The listing says up to six meals a day, 1 to 50 portions per meal, and 2.5 teaspoons per portion. The manufacturer’s portion guide gives about 20 ml per portion for this model, which does not match the listing (see the outside source and conflicts below). It describes a USB-C connection plus 3 D-cell batteries, and gives 30 to 50 days of battery life as a claim. It describes an infrared anti-jam stop. The overview says not to wash the feeder base, and to replace the desiccant every half a month.
4. ANDOLL HOME 4L Timed Cat and Dog Dispenser
Best for: owners who want a 4 liter dispenser with a 10 second voice message and a bowl tilted 8 degrees.
Skip if: you need a portion size, because the listing does not give one.
Listing specs (checked 2026-10-17): dimensions 12 x 7 x 13 inches; weight 3.84 pounds; stainless steel (overview); model FT-3S. The title gives 4 liters and 8 meals a day. The listing says it runs on a 5V adapter, or 3 AA alkaline batteries (not included). It includes a desiccant and a voice recording that plays 3 times at feeding time.
5. Yuposl 3L Timed Feeder with Stainless Steel Bowl
Best for: a 3 liter (12 cup) hopper with a stainless steel bowl and removable washable parts, for owners who want a smaller footprint.
Skip if: you need the battery claim to be checked. The listing says 180 days on 3 D-size batteries (not included); we did not check it.
Listing specs (checked 2026-10-17): dimensions 6 x 7 x 9 inches; weight 3 pounds; acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and plastic (overview); model YPF03-PW00. The listing says 1 to 6 meals a day and kibble sizes of 2 to 15 mm. It says the hopper can feed a pet for up to two weeks, and notes that the supply estimate may vary. It says all parts except the main unit are removable and washable.
6. IMIPAW 3L Timed Cat Dry Food Dispenser
Best for: owners who want a 3 liter hopper, a 12-hour clock and a manual portion button.
Skip if: you need a wet-food feeder, because the listing names dry food and gives no wet-food guidance.
Listing specs (checked 2026-10-17): dimensions 7 x 7.01 x 11.16 inches; weight 2.65 pounds; acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (overview); model DU3L-KY-02. The listing says up to 6 meals a day, up to 20 portions a day, and 1 serving is 7 to 9 g. It runs on a 5V DC adapter plus 3 D-cell alkaline batteries (not included). It says press UP and DOWN together to dispense one portion.
Outside source: the PETLIBRO portion guide
We opened the manufacturer’s portion guide for the PETLIBRO PLAF005 model (PETLIBRO portion guide, checked 2026-10-17). It states one portion as about 20 ml, or about 1/12 cup. That does not match the Amazon listing, which says 2.5 teaspoons per portion. The same guide groups the PLAF005 with other models as a WiFi and camera feeder, while the Amazon listing describes a timed dispenser without WiFi. We did not resolve this.
Listing conflicts we did not resolve
- PETLIBRO PLAF005: the Amazon portion (2.5 teaspoons) differs from the manufacturer guide (about 20 ml). The manufacturer guide also groups PLAF005 as a WiFi and camera feeder, while the Amazon listing describes a timed dispenser without WiFi. The Amazon details table gives 1 lithium-ion battery; the bullets say 3 D-cell batteries. We have not resolved any of these.
- ANDOLL HOME: the title gives 8 meals a day; the listing gives no other meal count.
- Portion size varies from one listing to the next: 6 g, 6 to 7 g, 7 to 9 g, 2.5 teaspoons and, for PLAF005 in the manufacturer guide, about 20 ml. Check the definition on the listing you buy.
Mistakes to avoid
- Comparing portion counts without the portion size. Twenty portions of 6 g is not the same as twenty portions of 2.5 teaspoons.
- Assuming batteries come with the feeder. Every listing in this list says the batteries are not included.
- Assuming a power-cut backup is always available. Check which power option the listing describes for the model you buy.
- Setting the portions yourself without asking your vet. The listings do not give a feeding amount for any cat.
Who should skip buying an automatic feeder
Skip this list if you need a feeder for wet food, because none of the six listings describes wet-food use. Skip it if your cat needs a specific diet, a set schedule for medical reasons, or food that is not dry kibble. For any question about how much to feed, or how often, ask your vet.
FAQ
How many meals a day can a feeder dispense?
The listings differ. VOLUAS gives 1 to 4 meals. PETULTRA, PETLIBRO, IMIPAW and Yuposl give up to 6. The ANDOLL title gives 8 meals a day.
Does the feeder work during a power cut?
Every listing in this list describes a battery option, and none includes batteries. The listings describe a 5V adapter plus 3 D-cell or 3 AA batteries (depending on the model). Check which batteries your model needs before you buy.
How much food does a feeder hold?
The listings give 4 liters for PETULTRA, VOLUAS and ANDOLL (the ANDOLL figure is in the title), and 3 liters for IMIPAW and Yuposl. The PETLIBRO Amazon listing does not state a hopper size.
How big is one portion?
It depends on the listing: about 6 g (PETULTRA), 6 to 7 g (VOLUAS), 7 to 9 g (IMIPAW), or 2.5 teaspoons on the PETLIBRO listing, which conflicts with the manufacturer’s guide of about 20 ml. Use the figure on the listing you buy, and ask your vet how much food your cat needs.
Which food does a feeder take?
The listings name dry food. Kibble size limits are given by PETULTRA (0.07 to 0.4 inches) and by Yuposl and PETLIBRO (2 to 15 mm).
Should I set the portions myself?
Ask your vet first. The listings do not give a feeding amount for any cat, and a feeder only dispenses what you set.
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