Palram-Canopia Mythos 6x8
$889· Nov 12, 2026
First on this list's budget fit weights.
5 kits · Budget fit weights
Best greenhouse kits under $2,000
Five kits at $2,000 or less on November 12, 2026, ranked with price per square foot counting for 45%.
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You don't need to spend $4,000 to grow your own. Five kits on our list cost $2,000 or less on November 12, 2026, and three of them are Palram kits with twin-wall panels and a steel base. This ranking weights price per square foot at 45%.
The Palram Mythos tops it: twin-wall panels everywhere and a 5-year warranty for $889. If you want room to walk around, the Palram Essence 8x12 at $1,899 is our favourite buy on the whole site. The two Outsunny kits are the cheapest ways in, best kept in sheltered spots.
Outsunny 6x8 Polycarbonate Walk-In Greenhouse
$381.99$432.99· Nov 12, 2026
Lowest price in the top half of this ranking: $381.99 for 51.5 sq ft.
Palram-Canopia Essence 8x12
$1,899· Nov 12, 2026
7'7" at the peak, the tallest of the rest of this list.
The ranking
5 kits, in order
Order set by the budget fit weights; each kit keeps its one overall score.
8.9/10Very good
Best for small yards and first greenhouses where warmth matters more than a view through the walls.
6' x 8' · 49.1 sq ft4 mm polycarbonateSnow: 15.4 lb/ft²6'10" peakWarranty: 5-year
- $889 for a twin-wall 6x8 with a steel base
- Twin-wall panels on all sides: warmer than the Hybrid's clear walls
- Rust-resistant aluminum frame with integrated gutters
The catch: The door opening is 22.2 in wide and 64.2 in high, so you duck in and a wheelbarrow stays outside. One roof vent is light ventilation for a hot summer.
$889 at Planet Greenhouse · checked November 12, 2026
9.0/10Excellent
Best for first-time buyers who want a proper walk-in 8x12 with twin-wall panels for under $2,000.
8' x 12' · 95.4 sq ft4 mm polycarbonateSnow: 15 lb/ft²7'7" peakWarranty: 5-year
- $1,899 for a 95 sq ft walk-in kit with twin-wall panels all round
- Double doors, 75 in high by 47 in wide, with a ramp for wheelbarrows and wheelchairs
- Two manually adjustable roof vents
The catch: Its 15 lb/ft² snow rating and 56 mph wind rating are fine for mild winters, not for heavy snow country. The warranty is five years.
$1,899 at Planet Greenhouse · checked November 12, 2026
8.2/10Good
Best for tight budgets and sheltered patios where a cheap first greenhouse beats no greenhouse.
6.2' x 8.3' · 51.5 sq ft4 mm polycarbonateSnow: 8.2 lb/ft²6'7" peakWarranty: Not stated
- $381.99, under half the price of the Palram 6x8 kits
- 4 mm polycarbonate panels, UV-blocking
- Galvanized steel base included
The catch: Aosom lists a weight capacity of 8.19 lb/ft² and a wind rating of about 27 mph, and recommends a spot against a sheltered wall with ground bolts. No warranty term is stated on the page.
$381.99 at Aosom (listed $432.99) · checked November 12, 2026
8.2/10Good
Best for growers who want the most square feet for the least money and can live with unknown limits.
8' x 16.4' · 131.2 sq ft4 mm polycarbonateSnow: Not stated7'1" peakWarranty: Not stated
- $595.99 for 131 sq ft, about $4.54 per square foot
- 4 mm UV-protective polycarbonate panels
- Galvanized steel base with slant brace tubes and foot stakes
The catch: No snow load, no wind rating and no warranty term on the page. The sliding door is only 1.6 ft wide.
$595.99 at Aosom (listed $677.99) · checked November 12, 2026
8.7/10Very good
Best for beginners who want a bright, good-looking 6x8 and garden mostly from spring to fall.
6' x 8' · 49.1 sq ft4 mm roof, 0.8 mm wallsSnow: 15.4 lb/ft²6'10" peakWarranty: 5-year
- Clear walls, over 90% light transmission per Canopia
- Twin-wall roof diffuses the midday sun
- Steel base, gutters and downspouts included
The catch: Those 0.8 mm clear walls insulate far less than twin-wall, so it cools down faster at night than the Mythos, which costs $10 less. The door is 22.2 in wide.
$899 at Planet Greenhouse · checked November 12, 2026
Side by side
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| Greenhouse | Palram Mythos 6x88.9/10 | Palram Essence 8x129.0/10 | Outsunny 6x88.2/10 | Outsunny 8x168.2/10 | Palram Hybrid 6x88.7/10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $889 | $1,899 | $381.99 | $595.99 | $899 |
| Size | 6' x 8' · 49.1 sq ft | 8' x 12' · 95.4 sq ft | 6.2' x 8.3' · 51.5 sq ft | 8' x 16.4' · 131.2 sq ft | 6' x 8' · 49.1 sq ft |
| Price per sq ft | $18.11/sq ft | $19.91/sq ft | $7.42/sq ft | $4.54/sq ft | $18.31/sq ft |
| Panels | 4 mm polycarbonate | 4 mm polycarbonate | 4 mm polycarbonate | 4 mm polycarbonate | 4 mm roof, 0.8 mm walls |
| Snow load | 15.4 lb/ft² | 15 lb/ft² | 8.2 lb/ft² | Not stated | 15.4 lb/ft² |
| Wind rating | 56 mph | 56 mph | 27 mph | Not stated | 56 mph |
| Peak height | 6'10" peak | 7'7" peak | 6'7" peak | 7'1" peak | 6'10" peak |
| Warranty | 5-year | 5-year | Not stated | Not stated | 5-year |
| Buy | See price | See price | See price | See price | See price |
✓ marks the best figure in each row. Prices checked November 12, 2026.
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Under $2,000: your questions
What is the best cheap greenhouse kit?
On our budget weights, the Palram Mythos 6x8 at $889. The Outsunny 6x8 is cheaper at $381.99 but publishes low snow and wind limits and no warranty term.
Can I get an 8x12 greenhouse for under $2,000?
Yes: the Palram Essence 8x12 was $1,899 at Planet Greenhouse on November 12, 2026, with a steel base included.
Are cheap greenhouses worth it?
In a sheltered spot, for spring-to-fall growing, yes. In snow or strong wind, spend more for a kit with published ratings and a warranty.