Updated September 30, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Saunaloft vs Sunlighten
Saunaloft
Higher score in this comparison
Sunlighten
What sets them apart
| Compare | SaunaloftReviewVisitVisit | SunlightenReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €529 | $2,099 |
| Largest capacity (people) | 8Higher | 5 |
| Delivery included | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | DE, AT, NL, BE, LU, FR, DK, PL, CZ, SI, CH | US, GB, IE, DE, AU, BE, CN, HU, MY, SG, AE, VN, JO, KW |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 7 years |
| Heater power (kW) | 6 to 9 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Plug-and-play (13 A or 120 V) (Yes), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Saunaloft scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Largest capacity (people) is higher at Saunaloft: 8 vs 5.
- Delivery included: only Sunlighten.
- Support channels: only Saunaloft offers Community.
- Sunlighten is available in 4 more countries.
- Products: only Saunaloft offers Hot tub, Inflatable hot tub, Swim spa.
- Markets: only Saunaloft offers AT, NL, LU.
- Markets: only Sunlighten offers US, GB, IE.
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.
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 | Saunaloft | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Higher€529 opens the range well under the €3,014.93 hot tub median, and finance is available on top. | 9.0Entry price runs from $2,099 and finance is available, though the brand ranks 14 of 25. |
| Offer | 9.2Higherhot tub, inflatable hot tub and swim spa spans tubs, swim spas and saunas, and plug and play models need no installation. | 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. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Saunaloft | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
Available in 2 countries for both. Additional countries for Saunaloft: 9. Additional countries for Sunlighten: 13.
How they place
| Ranking | Saunaloft | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Saunas and cold plunges | 3 of 27 | 5 of 27 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Saunaloft | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Hot tub, Inflatable hot tub, Swim spa, Sauna, Infrared saunaCovers more | Sauna, Infrared sauna |
| Legal entity | Enners UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) | Sunlighten, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1999 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Saunaloft | Sunlighten | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest capacity (people) | 8above the median | 5lowest quarter | 7 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 7 yearsabove the median | 5 years |
| Heater power (kW) | 6 to 9highest quarter | Not confirmed | 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.
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
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.
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
Country by country
| Country | Saunaloft | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Hungary | No | Yes |
8 of 24 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.
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.