Canon vs Epson Ink & Toner
Side-by-side price-per-page comparison across 78 tracked products.
As of July 2026, Canon runs a median of $0.077/page across 65 tracked products while Epson runs a median of $0.251/page across 13 products on BuyPerUnit. Canon is roughly 69% cheaper per page on the median.
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Which Should You Buy?
Based on current pricing data, Canon runs cheaper per page overall at a median of $0.077/page compared to Epson's $0.251/page, roughly 69% less per page on the median.
Canon's best deal is the Canon - 055 H XL High-Yield Toner Cartridge - Black (7.6K pages) at $0.023/page, while Epson's cheapest option is the Epson - 410XL High-Yield Ink Cartridge - Black (530 pages) at $0.054/page.
Price per page is a starting point, not the whole picture. OEM cartridges carry a warranty guarantee that compatible cartridges don't, and printer compatibility varies by model. Check individual product pages before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canon or Epson cheaper per page for ink and toner?
As of July 2026, Canon runs a median of $0.077/page across 65 tracked in-stock products, compared to Epson at $0.251/page across 13 products. Canon is roughly 69% cheaper per page on the median.
Canon vs Epson toner: which is cheaper per page?
Canon toner runs a median of $0.053/page, from 27 tracked toner cartridges. BuyPerUnit does not currently track any in-stock Epson toner cartridges.
How many Canon and Epson ink and toner products does BuyPerUnit track?
BuyPerUnit currently tracks 65 in-stock Canon products and 13 in-stock Epson products in printer ink and toner, ranked by price per page.
What is the cheapest Canon ink or toner per page?
The cheapest Canon option BuyPerUnit tracks is the Canon - 055 H XL High-Yield Toner Cartridge - Black at $0.023/page ($177.99 for 7.6K pages).
What is the cheapest Epson ink or toner per page?
The cheapest Epson option BuyPerUnit tracks is the Epson - 410XL High-Yield Ink Cartridge - Black at $0.054/page ($28.59 for 530 pages).