Tiny House Lookup logo

Side-by-side guide

Mini 30 vs Ultimate

Mini 30 and Ultimate are both strong options if you are shopping for tiny homes. This comparison breaks down pricing, size, layout, and the tradeoffs that matter most when you are trying to pick the better fit.

Comparison table

Use the table below for the fastest read on price, size, and layout differences.

SpecMini 30Ultimate
Starting price$85,000$148,720
Square feet360 sq ft720 sq ft
Bedrooms14
BathroomsN/A2
Sleeps22
LoftYesN/A
Home typeTiny HomeTiny Home
FoundationTrailerTrailer
BuilderMinimalisteescape

Which one should you buy?

If you are deciding between these two homes, start with the tradeoffs below.

Choose Mini 30 if:

  • You want the more budget-friendly option.
  • You prefer a smaller footprint that may feel easier to place or move.

Choose Ultimate if:

  • You want more overall living space.
  • You need more dedicated bedroom space.
Mini 30

$85,000

Mini 30

Minimaliste

360 sq ft1 bdSleeps 2Loft
Ultimate

$148,720

Ultimate

escape

720 sq ft4 bd2 baSleeps 2

Key differences

  • Mini 30 starts about $63,720 lower than Ultimate.
  • Ultimate offers roughly 360 more square feet than Mini 30.
  • Ultimate gives you more bedroom capacity than Mini 30.
  • Mini 30 and Ultimate come from different builders, which can shape finish packages, delivery process, and warranty expectations.

Pros and cons

Mini 30

Mini 30 Pros

  • Lower starting price by about $63,720.
  • Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

Mini 30 Cons

  • Less interior space, with roughly 360 sq ft less room.
  • Offers fewer bedrooms than Ultimate.

Ultimate

Ultimate Pros

  • More interior space, with roughly 360 sq ft more room.
  • Adds another dedicated sleeping room.

Ultimate Cons

  • Higher starting price by about $63,720.
  • Delivery coverage is less explicit in the current public specs.

Builder details

Builder relationship

Mini 30 is built by Minimaliste, while Ultimate comes from escape. Comparing the builders can help you weigh brand style, construction approach, and the rest of each lineup.

Related alternatives

If neither option is quite right, these nearby matches are worth a look.

Mini 24
Tiny Home
288 sq ft2 bdSleeps 3Loft

Tiny Home by Minimaliste, 288 sq ft, 2 bedroom, sleeps 3, includes a loft, starting around $85,000.

Mini 35
Tiny Home
420 sq ft1 bdSleeps 3

Tiny Home by Minimaliste, 420 sq ft, 1 bedroom, sleeps 3, starting around $85,000.

Mini 40
Tiny Home
480 sq ft2 bdSleeps 4

Tiny Home by Minimaliste, 480 sq ft, 2 bedroom, sleeps 4, starting around $85,000.

CLASSIC KING XL
Tiny Home
520 sq ft2 bd

Tiny Home by escape, 520 sq ft, starting around $146,830.