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#3 of 7 in Pizza ovens

Solo Stove (Pi) review

Best known for fire pits, Solo Stove makes the Pi range: a wood-and-gas Pi and the gas-only Pi Prime, both with a wide front opening.

Last checked · Available: US, Canada, UK, parts of Europe

7.3/10, Good

Weighted across
5 criteria

Strongest on ease of use (8.0).

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Scorecard

How Solo Stove (Pi) scores

Each criterion is scored 0-10 from public information, with the reason underneath. The total is the weighted average.
Heat & bake quality25% weight7.5

Designed for high-heat bakes; we did not confirm a published maximum.

Fuel flexibility20% weight7.0

Wood and gas on the Pi, gas only on Pi Prime.

Ease of use20% weight8.0

Wide mouth makes launching and turning pizzas easier.

Build & warranty20% weight6.5

Stainless steel build; warranty term not confirmed in sources we checked.

Portability & setup15% weight7.5

Compact enough to move, with a stand sold separately.

Best for

Owners of Solo Stove gear wanting a matching oven

Not ideal for

Buyers needing published temperature specs

Trade-offs

Pros and cons

What stands out

  • Wide opening for easy turning
  • Gas-only Pi Prime is simple
  • Widely sold at big-box retailers

Worth knowing

  • Smaller model range
  • Max temperature and warranty not confirmed

At a glance

Key facts and pricing

As Solo Stove (Pi) publishes them. “Not published” means we could not confirm the figure.
Fuel types
Wood and gas (Pi), gas (Pi Prime)
Max temperature (as published)
Not published
Portable models
Yes
Indoor-use model available
No
Warranty
Not published
Model range
Pi, Pi Prime
Price band
Mid-range
Based in
USA

Pricing: Pi Prime (gas) is the lower-priced model and is often bundled or discounted at retailers.

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Questions

Solo Stove (Pi): common questions

Is Solo Stove (Pi) good?

Solo Stove (Pi) scores 7.3 out of 10 in our pizza ovens scorecard, rank 3 of 7. Best known for fire pits, Solo Stove makes the Pi range: a wood-and-gas Pi and the gas-only Pi Prime, both with a wide front opening.

Who is Solo Stove (Pi) best for?

Best for owners of Solo Stove gear wanting a matching oven. Less suited to buyers needing published temperature specs.

How much does Solo Stove (Pi) cost?

Pi Prime (gas) is the lower-priced model and is often bundled or discounted at retailers.

What are Solo Stove (Pi)'s key terms and features?

Fuel types: Wood and gas (Pi), gas (Pi Prime); Portable models: Yes; Indoor-use model available: No; Model range: Pi, Pi Prime. As published by the brand, last checked 2026-11-01.

What is a good alternative to Solo Stove (Pi)?

Ooni (8.5/10) is the top-scoring option in the same list. See the full pizza ovens ranking for every alternative.

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Sources we used

Checked 1 Nov 2026. Brands change terms often; confirm on the brand's site before you buy.

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