Best automatic cat feeder for multiple cats — 5 models compared

What matters for multiple cats

• Hopper size — bigger hoppers (5L+) mean fewer refills feeding two or more cats.
• Portion accuracy — consistent dispensing keeps each cat's intake in check.
• Anti-jam dispensing — auger feeders should pause or reverse when kibble jams.
• Power backup — battery backup keeps meals on schedule during outages.
• Kibble size limit — most augers handle pellets up to about 10-12mm.

Top picks at a glance

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Detailed reviews

PETLIBRO Granary WiFi (5L) — Best app control (~$89.99)

The PETLIBRO Granary is a long-running favorite for app-based feeding. The 5L hopper holds enough dry food to feed two cats for roughly two to three weeks, the app schedules multiple meals a day with adjustable portions, and a desiccant compartment keeps kibble fresh. It runs on mains power with battery backup. Note the WiFi is 2.4GHz only — a common snag for anyone on a 5GHz-only router.

WOPET 7L Camera Feeder — Largest hopper, HD camera (~$129.99)

Marketed as a dog feeder, the WOPET 7L works equally well for cats and brings the biggest hopper here plus a built-in HD camera so you can check on pets and dispense remotely from your phone. The 7L capacity is the standout for multi-cat homes or longer stretches between refills. It's the priciest option, and the camera features are what you're paying for.

2K Dual-Camera Feeder — Camera monitoring on a budget (~$62.99)

This feeder pairs scheduled dispensing with dual 2K cameras at a much lower price than premium camera models. If you mainly want to watch your cats eat and confirm meals dispensed while you're out, it delivers that for around sixty dollars. As with most budget camera gear, expect the app polish to trail the bigger brands.

Amazon Basics Gravity Feeder — Simplest hands-off option (~$59.99)

This is a gravity-fed food and water station, not a programmable timer feeder — food refills the bowl as cats eat, and a companion water dispenser keeps water topped up. There's no scheduling or portion control, so it suits free-feeding multi-cat homes or serves as a no-power backup alongside a programmable feeder. Its strength is dead-simple reliability with nothing to fail.

HoneyGuardian A26 — Best budget pick (~$39.99)

The A26 is the value choice, explicitly designed for two cats, with a voice-recording feature to call them at mealtime and dual-power operation (USB plus D-cell backup). The hopper has a clear window to check food levels at a glance. The main caveat owners cite: if the batteries die during an outage, you may need to reprogram the schedule.