Updated September 30, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
softub vs Spadeluxe
softub
Spadeluxe
Higher score in this comparison
softub vs Spadeluxe: the differences
| Compare | softubReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SpadeluxeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £5,990 | €5,238 |
| Largest capacity (people) | 6 | 7Higher |
| Heater power (kW) | 1.4 | 3 to 5.25 |
| Markets | GB, DECovers more | DE |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 10 years |
| Finance | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Plug-and-play (13 A or 120 V) (Yes), Delivery included (Yes).
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Key differences
- Spadeluxe scores higher overall: 8.7 vs 8.5.
- Largest capacity (people) is higher at Spadeluxe: 7 vs 6.
- Support channels: only Spadeluxe offers Help centre.
- softub is available in 1 more country.
- Products: only Spadeluxe offers Swim spa, Sauna, Infrared sauna.
- Markets: only softub offers GB.
Our verdict on each
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.
Spadeluxe
Spadeluxe suits German home owners who want a fixed, high-capacity setup rather than a cheap inflatable, and it sells into DE only. It trades entry price for build quality, with 10 years of cover and seating for 7 people behind every tub.
Score breakdown
| Area | softub | Spadeluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Price from £5,990 is high against rivals, and delivery is included with plug and play setup. | 8.3HigherThe infrared cabin entry price of €5,238 is steep, though delivery is included and finance is available to spread it. |
| Offer | 8.9Seats max of 6 people, a 1.4 kW heater, plug and play setup and included delivery. | 9.2HigherRange of hot tub, swim spa and sauna, 7 people seats, 3 to 5.25 kW heater, plug and play, delivery included. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.6A named entity, SPA Deluxe GmbH, trading since 2017, with support on email, phone and help centre and a single-country base in DE. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | softub | Spadeluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for softub: 1.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | softub | Spadeluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Hot tubs and swim spas | 12 of 14 | 11 of 14 |
Where these facts come from
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
Spadeluxe
- spadeluxe.de: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | softub | Spadeluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Hot tub | Hot tub, Swim spa, Sauna, Infrared saunaCovers more |
| Legal entity | Whirlpool & Living GmbH | SPA Deluxe GmbH |
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2017 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | softub | Spadeluxe | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest capacity (people) | 6below the median | 7at the median | 7 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 10 yearsabove the median | 5 years |
| Heater power (kW) | 1.4lowest quarter | 3 to 5.25highest quarter | 1.84 |
Median across 21 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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
Spadeluxe
Pros
- Warranty of 10 years runs well past the hot-tub median of 2, the strongest point on the page.
- Finance and included delivery together mean the €5,238 entry price can be spread with no separate freight line.
- Plug and play tubs with a heater of 3 to 5.25 kW keep commissioning work down.
Cons
- The infrared cabin entry price of €5,238 puts Spadeluxe at 22 of 25 brands on price from, so it needs justifying against cheaper shells.
- It sells into DE only, so anyone outside that market has no route to a dealer.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, with no live chat in that set.
Who each suits
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
Spadeluxe
Who it suits
- German home owners who want a fixed shell tub with 7 people seats and a 10 years warranty behind it.
- Buyers who want tubs and saunas from the same seller, given a hot tub, swim spa and sauna range.
- Anyone who would rather spread the €5,238 outlay, since finance is available and delivery is included.
Who should look elsewhere
- Lay-Z-Spa, whose hot tub, inflatable hot tub and cold plunge range is built around inflatable formats and a cold plunge, so it suits buyers after a portable tub rather than a fixed shell.
- Saunaloft, whose hot tub, inflatable hot tub and swim spa range adds inflatable hot tubs to the same hot-tub, swim-spa and sauna core.
- Wave Spas Main, whose hot tub and inflatable hot tub range is limited to hot tubs, so the sauna and swim-spa side sits elsewhere.
Country by country
| Country | softub | Spadeluxe |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
Spadeluxe
What does a Spadeluxe spa cost to start with?+
The listed entry price is €5,238 for the infrared cabin range, which puts Spadeluxe at 22 of 25 brands on price from. Delivery is included, so the figure carries no separate freight line. Finance is available if that outlay needs spreading rather than paying in a single hit.
Where can Spadeluxe deliver?+
Spadeluxe sells into DE, and delivery is included on that route. The support team and the legal entity sit in the same country, which keeps the chain short for a heavy, bulky product. Buyers outside that market would need to look elsewhere, since DE is the only stated route.
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