Updated September 30, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Habitat vs OTTO
Habitat
OTTO
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | HabitatReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | OTTOReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £285 | €229.99 |
| Delivery time (weeks) | 0Lower | 2 to 5 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Free delivery | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | GB, JE, GG | DE |
Same on both: Return window (30 days), Assembly included (No).
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Key differences
- OTTO scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Delivery time (weeks) is lower at Habitat: 0 vs 2 to 5.
- Warranty is higher at OTTO: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Free delivery: only OTTO.
- Support channels: only OTTO offers Email.
- Founded is lower at OTTO: 1949 vs 1964.
- Habitat is available in 2 more countries.
- Products: only OTTO offers Gaming chairs.
- Materials: only OTTO offers Rattan.
- Markets: only Habitat offers GB, JE, GG.
Our verdict on each
Habitat
Habitat suits UK buyers who want a whole-home range from a single brand, with sofas starting at £285. The trade-offs to weigh are a 1 year warranty, no free delivery on smaller orders, and ranges sold in fixed sizes rather than made to measure.
OTTO
OTTO suits shoppers who want a single German site for the whole home, with sofas, sofa beds, beds, lighting, decor and garden pieces in the same catalog. It carries an overall score of 9.2 and a return window of 30 days, plus free delivery from €59.95.
Score breakdown
| Area | Habitat | OTTO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherEntry price of £285 for sofas ranks 65 of 108, with 9 for cost. | 8.8Sofa pricing opens at €229.99, under the €127.83 median for home stores, and finance is available. |
| Offer | 8.7Delivery of 0 weeks ranks 1 of 50, returns of 30 days and support on phone, chat and help centre lift the offer side. | 9.3HigherThe catalog runs sofas, sofa beds and armchairs, with sofa delivery in 2 to 5 weeks across the range. |
| Trust | 9.8HigherA 1 year warranty ranks 57 of 78, offset by Argos Limited trading since 1964 for a 9.8 trust score. | 9.7Operates as Otto GmbH & Co. KGaA from DE, trading since 1949, with support on email, chat and phone. |
What we checked
Habitat
- habitat.co.uk: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
OTTO
- otto.de: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Habitat | OTTO |
|---|---|---|
| Sofas and sofa beds | 44 of 139 | 39 of 139 |
| Beds and bed frames | 53 of 135 | 47 of 135 |
| Office and gaming chairs | 55 of 93 | 52 of 93 |
| Garden furniture | 49 of 118 | 47 of 118 |
| Rugs and washable rugs | 45 of 102 | 41 of 102 |
| Lighting and lamps | 94 of 164 | 91 of 164 |
| Curtains and blinds | 37 of 70 | 35 of 70 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Habitat | OTTO |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Sofas, Sofa beds, Armchairs, Beds, Bed frames, Office chairs, Dining, Storage, Outdoor furniture | Sofas, Sofa beds, Armchairs, Beds, Bed frames, Office chairs, Gaming chairs, Dining, Storage, Outdoor furnitureCovers more |
| Materials | Fabric, Leather, Velvet, Wood, Metal | Fabric, Leather, Velvet, Wood, Metal, RattanCovers more |
| Legal entity | Argos Limited | Otto GmbH & Co. KGaA |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Founded | 1964 | 1949Lower |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Home decor
| Fact | Habitat | OTTO |
|---|---|---|
| Made to measure | No | YesHas it |
| Machine washable | Yes | Yes |
| Free delivery threshold | £100 | €59.95 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Habitat | OTTO | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery time (weeks) | 0below the median | 2 to 5above the median | 1 |
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Warranty | 1 yearlowest quarter | 2 yearsbelow the median | 5 years |
Median across 160 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Habitat
Pros
- Delivery of 0 weeks ranks 1 of 50 brands on delivery time, the strongest of its measured results.
- Returns run 30 days, which gives room to live with a sofa before deciding it is wrong for the room.
- The catalogue spans sofas, sofa beds and armchairs, so a living room, a bedroom and an outdoor space can come from the same seller.
Cons
- The warranty runs 1 year, placing Habitat 57 of 78 brands on cover length.
- Assembly included is a no, so flat-pack pieces are built at home and the listed price carries no build service.
- Free delivery is not available, and orders under £100 carry a delivery charge.
OTTO
Pros
- Returns run for 30 days, with a 2 year warranty sitting behind them.
- Store categories span furniture, beds, bedding, kitchen, lighting, decor, garden, diy and appliances, so several rooms can be ordered from the same seller.
- Machine washable rugs and made to measure rugs are both listed, covering the soft furnishings that go with the furniture.
Cons
- Assembly included is a no, so once a sofa has spent 2 to 5 weeks in transit it still has to be built in the room it goes into, and the assembly service is a separate booking.
- Sales run in a single market, DE, so shoppers outside Germany do not get these delivery or return terms.
- A 2 year warranty is shorter than the 5 year median across home stores.
Who each suits
Habitat
Who it suits
- Buyers in the United Kingdom, JE and GG who want a wide range under a single brand, with delivery listed at 0 weeks.
- Renters and short-stay households who may need to send a piece back, with 30 days to return.
- Material-led shoppers, since sofas come in fabric, leather and velvet and machine washable rugs sit in the rugs range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone needing made-to-measure curtains, rugs or lighting, because made-to-measure is not offered in the range.
- Shoppers whose list is only beds and bed frames: CuddleCo covers beds, bed frames and armchairs, a tighter list built around sleeping furniture and storage.
- Workspace buyers after standing desks or gaming chairs: Buerostuhl24 lists office chairs, gaming chairs and standing desks, categories Habitat does not carry.
OTTO
Who it suits
- German households replacing furniture in several rooms at once, since furniture, beds and bedding all come from the same seller.
- Buyers who want a 30 day return window and finance available on the same order.
- Shoppers sorting rugs by care, since machine washable and made to measure options are both offered.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone shopping only for office furniture: buerostuhl24 Bürostühle und Büromöbel keeps its furniture list tighter than OTTO's.
- Decor-led buyers who want a shorter list: Ballard Designs covers furniture and decor, where OTTO spreads across furniture, beds and bedding.
Current offers
Habitat
Current offer
Discount code
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Habitat | OTTO |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Guernsey | Yes | No |
| Jersey | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Habitat
What does a sofa cost at Habitat?+
Sofa prices start at £285, which is the entry figure used when comparing UK furniture brands. The price is paid outright at checkout, so nothing renews afterwards and there is no subscription to cancel. Sofas are listed in fabric, leather and velvet, so the material choice moves the final figure above that entry point.
How fast is delivery?+
Delivery is listed at 0 weeks, which is the figure to plan a room refresh around. On the tracked delivery measure Habitat ranks 1 of 50 brands, the strongest of its results. Anything needed for a fixed date, such as before a tenancy start, is worth ordering well ahead.
OTTO
How long does a sofa take to arrive?+
Sofa delivery is listed at 2 to 5 weeks, which is the range OTTO publishes for its sofas. An assembly service is available if you would rather the frame were built in your room than flat packed in the box, and returns stay open for 30 days once the piece is delivered.
What is the entry price for a sofa?+
Sofas start at €229.99, and the sofa range covers fabric, leather and velvet, so a budget fabric piece and a leather or rattan one sit in the same range. Buying power stays the same across the store, which also covers lighting, decor and garden.
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Habitat
OTTO