A blender is an upright pitcher-style appliance with a blade on the bottom. It’s used to puree, chop, mix, and liquefy anything from a smoothie to a salsa. No part of the food is removed during blending. A juicer, on the other hand, pulverizes fresh produce to turn it into juice. It also filters out the pulp, which is made up of fiber, from the products. The result is a smooth, pulp-free liquid (though many juicers offer the option to include some pulp). You can do a lot more with a blender than a juicer, but you won't be able to break down the fruit quite as thoroughly.