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Updated October 1, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team

Almost Heaven Saunas vs Sunlighten

Almost Heaven Saunas scores 9.0 and Sunlighten 9.0 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Sunlighten

Sunlighten

9.0/10
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Almost Heaven Saunas

Almost Heaven Saunas

Higher score in this comparison

9.0/10
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What sets them apart

Almost Heaven Saunas vs Sunlighten
CompareAlmost Heaven SaunasAlmost Heaven SaunasReviewSee alternativesSee alternativesSunlightenSunlightenReviewVisitVisit
Price from$4,036.50$2,099Lower
Largest capacity (people)8Higher5
WarrantyLifetimeHigher7 years
Plug-and-play (13 A or 120 V)NoYesHas it
Delivery includedNoYesHas it
MarketsUSUS, GB, IE, DE, AU, BE, CN, HU, MY, SG, AE, VN, JO, KWCovers more
Heater power (kW)8 to 9Not confirmed

Same on both: Finance (Yes).

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Key differences

  • Price from is lower at Sunlighten: $2,099 vs $4,036.50.
  • Largest capacity (people) is higher at Almost Heaven Saunas: 8 vs 5.
  • Warranty is higher at Almost Heaven Saunas: Lifetime vs 7 years.
  • Plug-and-play (13 A or 120 V): only Sunlighten.
  • Delivery included: only Sunlighten.
  • Support channels: only Almost Heaven Saunas offers Chat.
  • Founded is lower at Almost Heaven Saunas: 1977 vs 1999.
  • Sunlighten is available in 14 more countries.
  • Products: only Almost Heaven Saunas offers Cold plunge, Hot tub.
  • Markets: only Sunlighten offers GB, IE, DE.

Our verdict on each

Almost Heaven Saunas

Almost Heaven Saunas suits buyers in the US who want saunas and cold plunges from one maker and care more about long cover than a low entry price. The lifetime warranty is the standout, and $4,036.50 sets the floor. Delivery sits outside the price.

Read the full Almost Heaven Saunas review

Sunlighten

Sunlighten suits home owners who want a ready-made sauna with delivery included and a long warranty behind it. Sauna and infrared sauna models start at $2,099, units are plug and play, and finance is available for buyers who would rather spread the cost than pay it all upfront.

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Score breakdown

Almost Heaven Saunas vs Sunlighten
AreaAlmost Heaven SaunasSunlighten
Cost8.6Entry price of $4,036.50 ranks 18 of 25, mid table rather than a budget floor, and finance is available.9.0HigherEntry price runs from $2,099 and finance is available, though the brand ranks 14 of 25.
Offer9.1Range covers sauna, infrared sauna and cold plunge for one brand, with room for 8 people and lifetime cover behind it.9.1Product types cover sauna and infrared sauna, with capacity of 5 people and a 7 year warranty.
Trust9.7HigherTrading since 1977 under Almost Heaven Saunas LLC in US, with support on phone, email and chat.9.1Trading as Sunlighten, Inc., founded 1999, based in US with email, phone and help centre support.

Availability and regulation

Almost Heaven Saunas vs Sunlighten
CountryAlmost Heaven SaunasSunlighten
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States

Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Sunlighten: 14.

Choosing between them

Pick Almost Heaven Saunas if trust, largest capacity (people), and warranty matter most.

Pick Sunlighten if cost, price from, plug-and-play (13 a or 120 v), and delivery included matter most.

How they place

Almost Heaven Saunas vs Sunlighten
RankingAlmost Heaven SaunasSunlighten
Saunas and cold plunges19 of 275 of 27

Every fact side by side

Almost Heaven Saunas vs Sunlighten
FactAlmost Heaven SaunasSunlighten
ProductsSauna, Infrared sauna, Cold plunge, Hot tubCovers moreSauna, Infrared sauna
Legal entityAlmost Heaven Saunas LLCSunlighten, Inc.
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
Founded1977Lower1999
Support channelsPhone, Email, Chat, Help centreCovers moreEmail, Phone, Help centre

Where each stands against the rest

Almost Heaven Saunas vs Sunlighten
FactAlmost Heaven SaunasSunlightenMedian
Price from$4,036.50above the median$2,099at the median$2,099
Largest capacity (people)8above the median5lowest quarter7
WarrantyLifetimehighest quarter7 yearsabove the median5 years
Heater power (kW)8 to 9highest quarterNot confirmed1.84

Median across 21 listed brands.

Pros and cons

Almost Heaven Saunas

Pros

  • Lifetime warranty, ranking 1 of 18 brands on cover length, so the buy is protected for longer than most.
  • sauna, infrared sauna and cold plunge all sold under one roof, where Lay-Z-Spa lists hot tub, inflatable hot tub and cold plunge, so heat and cold come from a single supplier.
  • Room for 8 people, ranking 4 of 21 brands on maximum seats, which suits a family or shared garden.

Cons

  • Delivery included: no, so the $4,036.50 entry price does not cover getting a unit to the property.
  • Plug and play: no, against a group where 81.2% is 81.2% of brands, so setup is part of the job.
  • Entry price of $4,036.50 ranks 18 of 25, so budget shoppers start further down the list.

Sunlighten

Pros

  • Plug and play setup with delivery included, so the quoted price is the delivered price
  • A 7 year warranty, ahead of the 4 median for saunas and cold plunges
  • Entry at $2,099 with finance available for buyers who prefer spreading the payment

Cons

  • A cold plunge is not among its sauna and infrared sauna, so pairing hot and cold recovery means buying from two sellers
  • Capacity tops out at 5 people, below the 7 median for saunas and cold plunges
  • Chat and community forums are not among its email, phone and help centre, so answers come by phone, email or the help centre

Who each suits

Almost Heaven Saunas

Who it suits

  • Buyers who want a sauna and a cold plunge handled by one maker, given sauna, infrared sauna and cold plunge sit together in the range.
  • Owners with room for a larger cabin, since the range takes 8 people and covers lifetime cover.
  • Shoppers who put warranty length ahead of entry price, and will accept paying $4,036.50 rather than starting lower.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Budget first buyers, because $4,036.50 ranks 18 of 25 rather than sitting at the budget end of the table.
  • Anyone outside US, since the range ships in a single market.
  • Buyers wanting a plug and play setup, since plug and play is not part of the range.

Sunlighten

Who it suits

  • Home owners with room for a dedicated cabin and a plug and play setup
  • Buyers who want a 7 year warranty rather than a short cover
  • Households wanting sauna and infrared sauna options from the same maker

Who should look elsewhere

  • Buyers wanting a cold plunge, since Bast Sauna lists a cold plunge alongside its saunas
  • Large families needing more room, since capacity stops at 5 people
  • Anyone after a plug-in hot tub, because Lay-Z-Spa focuses on hot tubs rather than saunas

Current offers

Almost Heaven Saunas

Current offer

  • Discount code

    Email signup discount on first sauna purchase: up to USD 2,300 off

    Exclusions apply; discount provided for subscribing by email

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

Country by country

Almost Heaven Saunas vs Sunlighten
CountryAlmost Heaven SaunasSunlighten
AustraliaNoYes
BelgiumNoYes
CanadaNoYes
ChinaNoYes
GermanyNoYes
HungaryNoYes
IrelandNoYes
JordanNoYes

8 of 15 countries where either is available.

Questions about each

Almost Heaven Saunas

What does Almost Heaven Saunas cost?+

Entry sits at $4,036.50, which places the brand 18 of 25 on price, so it is a mid table entry rather than the cheapest on the list. Finance is available, which can spread that entry point over time. Delivery is not included in the listed price.

What does the warranty cover?+

The warranty is lifetime, which ranks 1 of 18 brands and sits well above the group median of 4 years. On longer cover, this is the clearest reason to pick the brand. It matters most on barrel and cabin builds, where heaters and timber age fastest.

Sunlighten

How much does a Sunlighten sauna cost?+

Prices start at $2,099 for the entry model, and the brand ranks 14 of 25 on entry price among the brands compared here. Larger cabins and infrared versions sit above the starting figure, and finance is available for buyers who would rather spread the payment than pay it upfront.

Do Sunlighten saunas come with delivery?+

Delivery is included with the listed saunas, so the figure you start from is not a base price that grows once a delivery crew is booked. Finance is also available, which matters more at this price level than on a smaller purchase. Taken together, both make the total easier to plan for before ordering.

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