Updated September 30, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Redwood Outdoors vs softub
Redwood Outdoors
Higher score in this comparison
softub
Where Redwood Outdoors and softub differ
| Compare | Redwood OutdoorsReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | softubReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,500 | £5,990 |
| Largest capacity (people) | 8Higher | 6 |
| Heater power (kW) | 1 | 1.4 |
| Delivery included | No | YesHas it |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
| Finance | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | GB, DE |
Same on both: Plug-and-play (13 A or 120 V) (Yes).
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Key differences
- Redwood Outdoors scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.5.
- Largest capacity (people) is higher at Redwood Outdoors: 8 vs 6.
- Delivery included: only softub.
- Support channels: only Redwood Outdoors offers Help centre.
- Products: only Redwood Outdoors offers Sauna, Cold plunge.
Our verdict on each
Redwood Outdoors
Redwood Outdoors covers cold plunges, hot tubs and saunas in a single catalogue, opening at $1,500 with finance on offer. Buyers who want every type of soak and heat from the same seller will find it useful, while anyone planning past the 1 year warranty should read the terms closely.
softub
Softub suits buyers who want a simple, portable hot tub that needs no install fuss and arrives ready to fill. It is not the cheapest way in, since price from £5,990 sits high among the brands compared, and its range is narrow: hot tubs only.
Score breakdown
| Area | Redwood Outdoors | softub |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherEntry price of $1,500 ranks 11 of 25 brands compared, and finance spreads the outlay. | 8.2Price from £5,990 is high against rivals, and delivery is included with plug and play setup. |
| Offer | 8.8One range covers hot tub, sauna and cold plunge, with finance and email, phone and help centre support. | 8.9HigherSeats max of 6 people, a 1.4 kW heater, plug and play setup and included delivery. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Redwood Outdoors | softub |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
If neither fits
Bast Sauna has largest capacity (people) at 10, against 8 for Redwood Outdoors and 6 for softub.
Bast Sauna reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Redwood Outdoors | softub |
|---|---|---|
| Hot tubs and swim spas | 8 of 14 | 12 of 14 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Redwood Outdoors | softub |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Hot tub, Sauna, Cold plungeCovers more | Hot tub |
| Legal entity | Red Rock Outdoors Co. | Whirlpool & Living GmbH |
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Redwood Outdoors | softub | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest capacity (people) | 8above the median | 6below the median | 7 |
| Warranty | 1 yearlowest quarter | Not confirmed | 5 years |
| Heater power (kW) | 1lowest quarter | 1.4lowest quarter | 1.84 |
Median across 21 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Redwood Outdoors
Pros
- Cold plunges, hot tubs and saunas all sit in the same range, and the entry point is $1,500.
- Finance is available, shared with 88.9% of the hot tub brands tracked, so spreading the cost is standard practice.
- Seating reaches 8 people, above the 7 median across the brands on the site, so a group fits in a single unit.
Cons
- Delivery is not included, so freight sits on top of the $1,500 entry price.
- The warranty runs 1 year, shorter than the 2 median for hot tub brands.
- Price from ranks 11 of 25 brands compared, so the entry figure sits mid list rather than at the budget end.
softub
Pros
- Plug and play, so there is no install project before the first soak
- Delivery included, which keeps the landed cost close to the listed price from £5,990
- Seats max of 6 people suits a family or a group of friends
Cons
- Product types cover hot tubs alone, while Lay-Z-Spa and Saunaloft both list inflatable hot tubs as well
- Price from £5,990 is well up the price comparison, so entry cost is the weak point
- Support channels listed are email and phone, with no chat or help centre option
Who each suits
Redwood Outdoors
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a cold plunge, a hot tub and a sauna from the same seller.
- Shoppers who need finance to spread the $1,500 entry cost.
- Households with a seating target of 8 people who want plug and play setup.
Who should look elsewhere
- Lay-Z-Spa, if an inflatable hot tub is the priority, since its range covers hot tub, inflatable hot tub and cold plunge.
- Saunaloft, for swim spas and infrared saunas, both part of hot tub, inflatable hot tub and swim spa.
- Wave Spas Main, for a hot tub specialist, since its types are hot tub and inflatable hot tub.
softub
Who it suits
- Homeowners or renters with a flat patio or decking and a nearby socket
- Families and groups who want to seat up to 6 people
- Buyers who prefer a soft-sided portable tub over a built structure
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on a tight budget, since price from £5,990 is high in the comparison
- Anyone after saunas or cold plunges, where Saunaloft lists a wider hot tub, inflatable hot tub and swim spa range
- Shoppers wanting an inflatable model, an option Lay-Z-Spa lists in its hot tub, inflatable hot tub and cold plunge
Country by country
| Country | Redwood Outdoors | softub |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Redwood Outdoors
How much does the cheapest tub or plunge cost?+
Prices start at $1,500 across the collection of tubs and plunges, and finance is available on top, so a buyer can spread the cost rather than pay the full figure at once. Delivery is not included, which means freight is budgeted separately from the headline price.
What kinds of products does Redwood Outdoors sell?+
The range covers hot tub, sauna and cold plunge. A buyer can take a cold plunge, a hot tub and a sauna from the same seller instead of building a setup across separate brands. Lay-Z-Spa covers hot tub, inflatable hot tub and cold plunge, so inflatable options sit on that side of the market.
softub
How much does a Softub hot tub cost?+
Softub lists a price from £5,990, and delivery is included at that entry point. That figure covers getting the tub to you rather than adding a separate delivery charge later. It ranks 23 of 25 brands in our price comparison, so it is not the lowest ticket in the category.
Do I need to install a Softub hot tub?+
No install work is needed. Plug and play is listed as a feature, so the tub runs from a standard connection and can be moved if your setup changes. It also means no fixed base to build, which suits renters as well as homeowners.
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