Updated September 30, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Bast Sauna vs Sunlighten
Sunlighten
Bast Sauna
Higher score in this comparison
Bast Sauna vs Sunlighten: the differences
| Compare | Bast SaunaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SunlightenReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €525.95 | $2,099 |
| Largest capacity (people) | 10Higher | 5 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 7 yearsHigher |
| 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, GB, IE, DE, AU, BE, CN, HU, MY, SG, AE, VN, JO, KW |
Same on both: Delivery included (Yes), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Bast Sauna scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Largest capacity (people) is higher at Bast Sauna: 10 vs 5.
- Warranty is higher at Sunlighten: 7 years vs 2 years.
- Plug-and-play (13 A or 120 V): only Sunlighten.
- Support channels: only Bast Sauna offers Chat.
- Bast Sauna is available in 16 more countries.
- Products: only Bast Sauna offers Cold plunge.
- Products: only Sunlighten offers Infrared sauna.
- Markets: only Bast Sauna offers AX, AT, BG.
- Markets: only Sunlighten offers US, AU, CN.
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.
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.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bast Sauna | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry at €525.95 sits well under the group median, with finance and included delivery trimming later costs. | 9.0Entry price runs from $2,099 and finance is available, though the brand ranks 14 of 25. |
| Offer | 9.1Range spans sauna and cold plunge, with seats max of 10 people and support across email, chat and phone. | 9.1Product types cover sauna and infrared sauna, with capacity of 5 people and a 7 year warranty. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.1Trading as Sunlighten, Inc., founded 1999, based in US with email, phone and help centre support. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Bast Sauna | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Largest capacity (people) | 10 | 5 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 7 years |
How they place
| Ranking | Bast Sauna | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Saunas and cold plunges | 13 of 27 | 5 of 27 |
If neither fits
Sun Home Saunas has warranty at Lifetime, against 2 years for Bast Sauna and 7 years for Sunlighten.
Sun Home Saunas reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Bast Sauna | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Sauna, Cold plunge | Sauna, Infrared sauna |
| Legal entity | Bast Investment Group AB | Sunlighten, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Sweden | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1999 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bast Sauna | Sunlighten | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest capacity (people) | 10highest quarter | 5lowest quarter | 7 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsbelow the median | 7 yearsabove the median | 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.
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
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.
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
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 | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Aland Islands | Yes | No |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
8 of 41 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.
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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