Updated October 1, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Bast Sauna vs Clearlight
Bast Sauna
Higher score in this comparison
Clearlight
What sets them apart
| Compare | Bast SaunaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | ClearlightReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €525.95 | $1,599 |
| Warranty | 2 years | LifetimeHigher |
| Plug-and-play (13 A or 120 V) | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | AX, AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB | US |
| Largest capacity (people) | 10 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Delivery included (Yes), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Bast Sauna scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Warranty is higher at Clearlight: Lifetime vs 2 years.
- Plug-and-play (13 A or 120 V): only Clearlight.
- Support channels: only Bast Sauna offers Chat.
- Bast Sauna is available in 30 more countries.
- Products: only Clearlight offers Infrared sauna.
- Markets: only Bast Sauna offers AX, AT, BE.
- Markets: only Clearlight offers US.
Our verdict on each
Bast Sauna
Bast Sauna suits buyers who want a home sauna and a cold plunge from one seller, and prices start at €525.95. Capacity leads the group on seats at 10 people, though its guarantee of 2 years is among the shorter ones and setup is not plug and play.
Clearlight
Clearlight suits US buyers who want sauna and cold plunge recovery from one maker, and the warranty is the stand out number with lifetime cover. Entry pricing lands mid field rather than at the floor, so shoppers chasing the smallest outlay should weigh a cheaper brand first.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bast Sauna | Clearlight |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry at €525.95 sits well under the group median, with finance and included delivery trimming later costs. | 9.1Entry price of $1,599 ranks 12 of 25, mid field, with finance and included delivery softening the outlay. |
| Offer | 9.1Range spans sauna and cold plunge, with seats max of 10 people and support across email, chat and phone. | 9.3HigherLifetime warranty tops the warranty row, and the range spans sauna, infrared sauna and cold plunge with plug and play units. |
Pick Bast Sauna if, pick Clearlight if
Pick Bast Sauna if cost matter most.
Pick Clearlight if warranty and plug-and-play (13 a or 120 v) matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Bast Sauna | Clearlight |
|---|---|---|
| Saunas and cold plunges | 13 of 27 | 15 of 27 |
Sources behind this comparison
Bast Sauna
- bastsauna.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Clearlight
- healwithheat.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bast Sauna | Clearlight |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Sauna, Cold plunge | Sauna, Infrared sauna, Cold plungeCovers more |
| Legal entity | Bast Investment Group AB | Sauna Works, Inc., dba Clearlight Infrared |
| Headquarters | Sweden | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bast Sauna | Clearlight | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest capacity (people) | 10highest quarter | Not confirmed | 7 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsbelow the median | Lifetimehighest quarter | 5 years |
Median across 21 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Bast Sauna
Pros
- Prices from €525.95, well below the €1,402.26 median for this group, so a cold plunge or small sauna is a realistic first buy.
- Covers sauna and cold plunge in one range, where Vellgus offers infrared sauna alone.
- Finance is available and delivery is included, so the listed figure is closer to the figure you pay.
Cons
- Plug and play is not offered, so setup belongs to the buyer.
- Warranty of 2 years ranks 11 of 18 against a group median of 4 years.
- The range is sauna and cold plunge only, against hot tub, inflatable hot tub and swim spa at Saunaloft and hot tub, inflatable hot tub and cold plunge at Lay-Z-Spa, so there is no hot tub option here.
Clearlight
Pros
- Lifetime warranty, which puts Clearlight at 1 of 18 on the warranty row.
- Range spans sauna, infrared sauna and cold plunge, a wider mix than Vellgus at infrared sauna for buyers who want heat and cold from one supplier.
- Delivery is included in the quoted price across US, so the entry figure of $1,599 is not a teaser rate.
Cons
- Entry price of $1,599 ranks 12 of 25, so it is not the cheapest way onto the list.
- The brand sells into US only, which leaves buyers in other countries without a direct route.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, with live chat not listed among the channels.
Who each suits
Bast Sauna
Who it suits
- Households ordering a garden sauna and a cold plunge together, who prefer one seller and one delivery.
- Buyers in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the rest of the markets listed under AX, AT and BE.
- Groups who want more seats than most of the field offers, with a seats max of 10 people.
Who should look elsewhere
- Lay-Z-Spa shoppers who want a hot tub or inflatable hot tub beside the plunge, since Lay-Z-Spa lists hot tub, inflatable hot tub and cold plunge.
- Vellgus buyers who only want infrared, since Vellgus lists infrared sauna and nothing wider.
- Anyone who needs plug and play, since plug and play is not offered here.
Clearlight
Who it suits
- US buyers who want both sauna and cold plunge from one maker rather than two suppliers.
- Households planning to keep equipment for years, drawn by the lifetime warranty.
- People with a spare socket and clear floor space, since the units are plug and play and delivery comes included.
Who should look elsewhere
- Vellgus, if one infrared sauna is all you need, since its range is infrared sauna.
- Lay-Z-Spa, if soaking is the goal, given a range of hot tub, inflatable hot tub and cold plunge.
- Bast Sauna, if a traditional sauna and cold plunge pairing fits better, since its range is sauna and cold plunge.
Current offers
Bast Sauna
Current offer
Discount code
75 GBP discount code after newsletter signup: 75 GBP
Enter your email in the site popup; code sent to use when purchasing a sauna tent
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Bast Sauna | Clearlight |
|---|---|---|
| Aland Islands | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
8 of 32 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Bast Sauna
How much does a Bast Sauna sauna or cold plunge cost to start?+
Prices start at €525.95 on the ice bath collection, well under the €1,402.26 median for the saunas and cold plunges group. Delivery is included at that figure, so the headline number is closer to what you pay than a bare unit price. Larger sauna builds sit above it.
Does delivery cost extra on a Bast Sauna order?+
Delivery is included in the listed price, so the €525.95 starting figure is the number you plan around rather than a unit price plus freight. Sales run across AX, AT and BE, so check your country sits in that list before ordering, since included delivery is stated for the range as sold.
Clearlight
How much does a Clearlight unit cost at the entry level?+
Clearlight quotes prices model by model and the entry point is $1,599. That figure ranks 12 of 25 on the price row, which places the brand in the middle of the field. Buyers on a tight budget should weigh cheaper entry prices before committing to this one.
What warranty comes with Clearlight equipment?+
The warranty is lifetime, and it is the strongest number in the offer. On the warranty row Clearlight ranks 1 of 18, ahead of the other brands compared there. Buyers who keep equipment for years get a longer term than most rivals on this list.
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