The 10 Best Cordless Oscillating Tools

Battery-powered multi-tools ranked from live Amazon data — flush cuts, plunge cuts, sanding, scraping.

An oscillating multi-tool vibrates a blade side to side thousands of times a minute, which makes it the one tool that can flush-cut a door jamb, plunge-cut a drywall patch, scrape old caulk, or sand into a corner. Cordless models let you do all that anywhere. Most of the best sell as a bare tool (no battery), so check whether a pick is a bare tool or a ready-to-use kit, and which battery platform it rides. One tip: buy a tool that takes standard/universal blades so you're not locked into one brand's accessories.

Best Overall

DEWALT

DEWALT DCS356B 20V MAX XR Brushless Oscillating Tool (tool only)

AVID POWER 20V Cordless Oscillating Tool Kit

DEWALT DCS356 20V MAX XR Oscillating Tool 3-Speed Kit

4.8 (12,500)

$139

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Side-by-side comparison

#	Tool	Price	Rating	Reviews	Battery	Speed	Accessories	Kit	Score
1	DEWALT DCS356 Kit	$139	4.8	12,500	20V MAX	0-20,000 OPM	Battery, charger, blades	Yes	93
2	DEWALT DCS356B	$99.99	4.8	14,300	20V MAX	0-20,000 OPM	Bare tool	No	87
3	AVID POWER 20V Kit	$61.98	4.5	3,900	20V	—	Included	Yes	83
4	CRAFTSMAN V20 Kit	$114	4.7	899	20V	—	Battery, charger, blades	Yes	80
5	KIMO 20V Kit	$69.99	4.3	2,200	20V	Max 21,000 OPM	26 pieces + battery	Yes	79
6	WORX WX696L	$67.40	4.7	512	20V	—	2 batteries + blades	Yes	78
7	Milwaukee 2526-20	$129.39	4.6	365	12V M12	—	Bare tool	No	74
8	RYOBI PCL430B	$54	4.4	1,700	18V ONE+	—	Bare tool	No	73
9	CRAFTSMAN CMCE500B	$68.78	4.6	584	20V	—	Bare tool	No	72
10	DIYtoolifz For DEWALT 20V	$39.99	4.3	745	DEWALT 20V	—	Blades incl.	No	71
✕	Generic 20V	$52.99	3.5	8	Lowest-rated no-name that only borrows DEWALT's battery				AVOID

The full ranking

Money No Object

DEWALT

DEWALT DCS356 20V MAX XR Oscillating Tool 3-Speed Kit

4.8 12,500 reviews

Score 93/100

$139

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2K+/mo

The same class-leading DEWALT, fully loaded: brushless 3-speed tool with a battery, charger, and a set of blades in the box. If money's no object, this is the one to own outright.

Type: Cordless
Battery: 20V MAX
Oscillation: —
Speed: 0-20,000 OPM
Accessories: Battery, charger, blades

Pros

Everything included — battery, charger, blades
Brushless, 3-speed, 12,500 reviews at 4.8 stars
No platform to buy into first

Cons

Most expensive here
Overkill if you already own DEWALT batteries (get the bare tool)

Best Overall

DEWALT

DEWALT DCS356B 20V MAX XR Brushless Oscillating Tool (tool only)

4.8 14,300 reviews

Score 87/100

$99.99

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3K+/mo

The best cordless multi-tool, and it's not close — 14,000+ reviews at 4.8 stars. A brushless, 3-speed DEWALT that takes standard blades and rides the huge 20V MAX platform. Bare tool, so add a battery.

Type: Cordless
Battery: 20V MAX
Oscillation: —
Speed: 0-20,000 OPM
Accessories: Bare tool

Pros

14,300 reviews at 4.8 stars
Brushless, 3-speed, tool-free blade change
Runs on the massive DEWALT 20V MAX lineup

Cons

Tool only — no battery or charger
Pricey once you add a battery if you're new to DEWALT

Best Budget

AVID POWER

AVID POWER 20V Cordless Oscillating Tool Kit

4.5 3,900 reviews

Score 83/100

$61.98

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1K+/mo

The value pick — a complete cordless kit with a battery, charger, and blades for around $60, backed by nearly 4,000 reviews. Ready to cut out of the box, no platform required.

Type: Cordless
Battery: 20V
Oscillation: —
Speed: —
Accessories: Included

Pros

Battery, charger, and accessories included
3,900 reviews at 4.5 stars
Variable speed, tool-free blade change

Cons

Off-brand battery with no wider ecosystem
Not brushless

CRAFTSMAN

CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Oscillating Tool Kit

4.7 899 reviews

Score 80/100

$114

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300+/mo

A complete name-brand kit on the CRAFTSMAN V20 platform. Battery, charger, and blades included, with a tool-free blade change and solid 4.7-star reviews.

Type: Cordless
Battery: 20V
Oscillation: —
Speed: —
Accessories: Battery, charger, blades

Pros

Ready-to-use V20 kit with blades
Tool-free blade change, 4.7 stars
Shares batteries with CRAFTSMAN V20 tools

Cons

Not brushless
Pricier than the AVID kit

KIMO

KIMO 20V Cordless Oscillating Tool Kit (26 accessories)

4.3 2,200 reviews

Score 79/100

$69.99

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300+/mo

A loaded budget kit — battery, charger, and 26 accessories for around $70, with 2,200 reviews behind it. A lot of tool and blades for a first multi-tool.

Type: Cordless
Battery: 20V
Oscillation: —
Speed: Max 21,000 OPM
Accessories: 26 pieces + battery

Pros

Battery plus 26 accessories included
2,200 reviews, 6 variable speeds
Ready to use out of the box

Cons

Off-brand battery, no ecosystem
Not brushless

WORX

WORX 20V Sonicrafter Cordless Oscillating Tool (2 batteries)

4.7 512 reviews

Score 78/100

$67.40

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200+/mo

The Sonicrafter ships with two batteries, so you're never waiting on a charge. A capable, well-rated multi-tool on the WORX Power Share platform for under $70.

Type: Cordless
Battery: 20V
Oscillation: —
Speed: —
Accessories: 2 batteries + blades

Pros

Two batteries in the box
4.7 stars, tool-free blade change
WORX Power Share 20V platform

Cons

Smaller review base
Not brushless

Milwaukee

Milwaukee M12 FUEL Brushless Oscillating Tool (tool only)

4.6 365 reviews

Score 74/100

$129.39

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200+/mo

The compact pro pick. M12 FUEL is a brushless, surprisingly powerful 12V tool that fits into tight spots — ideal if you're already on Milwaukee M12. Bare tool.

Type: Cordless
Battery: 12V M12
Oscillation: —
Speed: —
Accessories: Bare tool

Pros

Brushless power in a compact 12V body
Great in tight spaces, 4.6 stars
Milwaukee M12 platform

Cons

Tool only — no battery or charger
12V has less runtime than 18/20V

RYOBI

RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool (tool only)

4.4 1,700 reviews

Score 73/100

$54

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500+/mo

The pick if you're on RYOBI ONE+. A simple, well-priced multi-tool with tool-free blade change and 1,700 reviews — just add a ONE+ battery.

Type: Cordless
Battery: 18V ONE+
Oscillation: —
Speed: —
Accessories: Bare tool

Pros

Cheap entry on the huge RYOBI ONE+ platform
Tool-free blade change, 4.4 stars
1,700 reviews

Cons

Tool only — no battery or charger
Not brushless

CRAFTSMAN

CRAFTSMAN V20 CMCE500B Oscillating Tool (tool only)

4.6 584 reviews

Score 72/100

$68.78

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200+/mo

The bare-tool version of the CRAFTSMAN V20 multi-tool — grab it if you already own V20 batteries. Tool-free blade change and a universal accessory fit.

Type: Cordless
Battery: 20V
Oscillation: —
Speed: —
Accessories: Bare tool

Pros

Cheaper bare-tool option on V20
Universal tool-free blade change, 4.6 stars
Shares V20 batteries

Cons

Tool only — no battery or charger
Not brushless

#10

DIYtoolifz

DIYtoolifz Oscillating Tool for DEWALT 20V Battery (tool only)

4.3 745 reviews

Score 71/100

$39.99

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300+/mo

The cheapest way to add a multi-tool if you already own DEWALT 20V batteries — it clamps onto your DEWALT packs. A third-party tool, not a DEWALT, but well-reviewed for the price.

Type: Cordless
Battery: DEWALT 20V
Oscillation: —
Speed: —
Accessories: Blades incl.

Pros

Runs on DEWALT 20V batteries you may already own
Comes with blades, 745 reviews
Under $40

Cons

Third-party tool — no DEWALT warranty or support
Not brushless

How we rank

Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted 50% on its star rating, 35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more confidence the rating is real), and 15% on the features that matter for the job. The list is ordered by that score. Best Overall is our pick for the best all-around, ready-to-use tool; Best Budget the best value at or under $70; and Money No Object the one to buy if price is no object.

Buyer's guide

What is an oscillating tool for?

It vibrates a blade side to side very fast, which lets it flush-cut trim and door jambs, plunge-cut drywall and flooring, scrape caulk and adhesive, and sand into corners. It's the do-a-bit-of-everything tool, especially for remodeling and repairs.

Bare tool or kit?

A bare tool ships with no battery or charger — great if you already own the brand's packs, useless out of the box if you don't. A kit includes a battery, charger, and usually blades. Each pick above says which.

Do the blades fit any brand?

Look for a 'universal' or tool-free interface that accepts standard OIS/universal blades. Most modern tools (DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, RYOBI) do. Avoid tools that only take proprietary blades — you'll pay more for accessories forever.

Brushless or brushed?

Brushless motors run cooler, last longer, and hold speed under load — worth it if you'll use the tool often. For occasional trim and repair work, a brushed tool like the AVID kit is fine.

Which battery platform?

Buy on the same platform as tools you already own (DEWALT 20V MAX, CRAFTSMAN V20, RYOBI ONE+, Milwaukee M12) so one battery lineup covers everything. If you own nothing yet, a self-contained kit like the AVID or KIMO avoids the platform lock-in.

Tools to avoid

Not everything in the cordless-drill search results deserves your money. This one would rank dead last on our scale — here's the listing to walk past, and exactly why.

✕ Avoid

Generic

No-name "Brushless" 20V Oscillating Tool for DEWALT Battery

3.5 8 reviews $52.99

A no-name tool that clamps onto DEWALT batteries to look legit, priced like a real one, and carrying the lowest rating in the category at 3.5 stars. Skip it for a named brand.

Why we'd skip it

It's a generic tool with no brand behind it — no warranty, no support, and listings like this vanish and reappear under new names. The DEWALT battery mount is borrowed, not an endorsement.
At 3.5 stars it's the lowest-rated oscillating tool here — buyers report weak power and rough blade clamps.
For about the same money the AVID kit or the CRAFTSMAN V20 bare tool give you a real brand and a proven track record.
If you own DEWALT batteries and want the cheapest add-on, the DIYtoolifz above is the better-reviewed pick.

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