Open Your Garage With Ease With The Best Garage Door Openers

We carefully reviewed this guide in April 2023 and stand by our picks.

The average garage door opener lasts 10 to 15 years on average, so it may have been a while since you last purchased one. If that's the case, and you're in the market for a new garage door opener, you'll find there are a ton of options. You can still purchase garage door openers that are simple and fairly standard. However, you can also purchase versions with newer technology such as smart garage door openers that are packed with features like compatible apps and smart home integration. If your current garage door opener is in good condition and fairly new, you might be able to retrofit it with a smart controller that gives you high-tech capabilities like voice control and the ability to see the garage on your phone through the controller’s built-in camera.

Here at the Good Housekeeping Institute Media and Tech Lab, our pros test all sorts of gadgets year-round to find the best products from smart light switches to outdoor projectors and doorbell cameras. Over the years, we've spent over 75 hours assessing and installing various garage door openers and controllers. Our engineers assess the ease of use, test claims and any extra features. With smart garage door openers, we also test the app for ease of use and evaluate if it can integrate with other smart home devices. The following best garage door openers of 2023 are vetted from top-tested recommendations, road-tested favorites and highly rated and reviewed brands.

Our top picks:

After our picks, stick around for more information on choosing a garage door opener and what you should look for when shopping for a garage door opener. If you're looking to make upgrades to your home, check out our recent Home Renovation Award winners, including more garage-related items.