Updated September 30, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Saunaloft vs softub
Saunaloft
Higher score in this comparison
softub
Where Saunaloft and softub differ
| Compare | SaunaloftReviewVisitVisit | softubReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €529 | £5,990 |
| Largest capacity (people) | 8Higher | 6 |
| Heater power (kW) | 6 to 9 | 1.4 |
| Delivery included | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | DE, AT, NL, BE, LU, FR, DK, PL, CZ, SI, CH | GB, DE |
| Finance | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Plug-and-play (13 A or 120 V) (Yes).
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Key differences
- Saunaloft scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.5.
- Largest capacity (people) is higher at Saunaloft: 8 vs 6.
- Delivery included: only softub.
- Support channels: only Saunaloft offers Help centre, Community.
- Saunaloft is available in 9 more countries.
- Products: only Saunaloft offers Inflatable hot tub, Swim spa, Sauna.
- Markets: only Saunaloft offers AT, NL, BE.
- Markets: only softub offers GB.
Our verdict on each
Saunaloft
Saunaloft suits buyers who want a hot tub and a sauna from a single German shop and who budget delivery separately. Its largest swim spas hold 8 people, plug and play models need no installation, and finance is available at checkout, while delivery is not included.
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 | Saunaloft | softub |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Higher€529 opens the range well under the €3,014.93 hot tub median, and finance is available on top. | 8.2Price from £5,990 is high against rivals, and delivery is included with plug and play setup. |
| Offer | 9.2Higherhot tub, inflatable hot tub and swim spa spans tubs, swim spas and saunas, and plug and play models need no installation. | 8.9Seats max of 6 people, a 1.4 kW heater, plug and play setup and included delivery. |
Pick Saunaloft if, pick softub if
Pick Saunaloft if largest capacity (people) matter most.
Pick softub if delivery included matter most.
Availability and regulation
| Country | Saunaloft | softub |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Saunaloft: 10. Additional countries for softub: 1.
If neither fits
Bast Sauna has largest capacity (people) at 10, against 8 for Saunaloft and 6 for softub.
Bast Sauna reviewSources behind this comparison
Saunaloft
- shop-saunaloft.de: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
softub
- softub.co.uk: 6 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- softub.de: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- softub.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Saunaloft | softub |
|---|---|---|
| Hot tubs and swim spas | 1 of 14 | 12 of 14 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Saunaloft | softub |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Hot tub, Inflatable hot tub, Swim spa, Sauna, Infrared saunaCovers more | Hot tub |
| Legal entity | Enners UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) | Whirlpool & Living GmbH |
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Saunaloft | softub | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest capacity (people) | 8above the median | 6below the median | 7 |
| Heater power (kW) | 6 to 9highest quarter | 1.4lowest quarter | 1.84 |
Median across 21 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Saunaloft
Pros
- The range covers hot tub, inflatable hot tub and swim spa, so a hot tub buyer can add a sauna to the same order.
- Swim spas hold 8 people, which puts Saunaloft at 4 of 21 brands on seating.
- Plug and play is offered, so a garden does not need a fixed install crew.
Cons
- Delivery sits on top of the price rather than inside it, so the delivered total runs above the €529 entry figure on every order.
- The €529 entry price comes from the inflatable range, while seating of 8 people belongs to the swim spas, so those figures do not describe the same product.
- Shipping is listed for DE, AT and NL, so buyers outside that list sit outside the stated delivery reach.
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
Saunaloft
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a hot tub and a sauna from a single supplier instead of separate sellers.
- Households with room for a swim spa that holds 8 people.
- Shoppers inside DE, AT and NL who can arrange delivery and setup themselves.
Who should look elsewhere
- Lay-Z-Spa, if cold plunge water is the goal, since Lay-Z-Spa lists hot tub, inflatable hot tub and cold plunge.
- Wave Spas Main, for shoppers content with hot tub and inflatable hot tub and a narrower catalogue.
- Almost Heaven Saunas, whose sauna, infrared sauna and cold plunge mix suits buyers who want a cold plunge next to the sauna.
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 | Saunaloft | softub |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Luxembourg | Yes | No |
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
| Poland | Yes | No |
8 of 12 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Saunaloft
What does the entry price at Saunaloft cover?+
The €529 entry price sits at the inflatable end of the range. Swim spas, hot tubs, saunas and infrared saunas all sit above it, and the largest models hold 8 people. Delivery is not included either, so the number a buyer meets in the range is not the number a unit lands at in the garden.
Does delivery and setup come with the price?+
Delivery is not included with Saunaloft units, so the cost of getting a swim spa to a garden sits on top of the price. Plug and play models skip an installation crew, but the 6 to 9 kW heater still needs a power supply and water connected. Buyers should ask for a transport quote before ordering, and check the electrical supply against that output.
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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