Updated October 1, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Sun Home Saunas vs Sunlighten
Sun Home Saunas
Sunlighten
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | Sun Home SaunasReviewVisitVisit | SunlightenReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3,799 | $2,099Lower |
| Largest capacity (people) | 6Higher | 5 |
| Warranty | LifetimeHigher | 7 years |
| Plug-and-play (13 A or 120 V) | No | YesHas it |
| Delivery included | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | US, CA | US, GB, IE, DE, AU, BE, CN, HU, MY, SG, AE, VN, JO, KW |
| Heater power (kW) | 7.5 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Sunlighten scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.7.
- Price from is lower at Sunlighten: $2,099 vs $3,799.
- Largest capacity (people) is higher at Sun Home Saunas: 6 vs 5.
- Warranty is higher at Sun Home Saunas: Lifetime vs 7 years.
- Plug-and-play (13 A or 120 V): only Sunlighten.
- Delivery included: only Sunlighten.
- Support channels: only Sun Home Saunas offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Sunlighten: 1999 vs 2021.
- Sunlighten is available in 13 more countries.
- Products: only Sun Home Saunas offers Cold plunge.
Our verdict on each
Sun Home Saunas
Sun Home Saunas suits buyers who want heat and cold from one maker and care more about cover than entry price. The warranty is lifetime, the longest in the sauna and cold plunge rankings, and finance is available to spread the cost.
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 | Sun Home Saunas | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Entry price of $3,799 ranks 17 of 25, and delivery is not included, so the outlay runs past the headline figure. | 9.0HigherEntry price runs from $2,099 and finance is available, though the brand ranks 14 of 25. |
| Offer | 9.0Range spans sauna, infrared sauna and cold plunge with support on email, chat and phone, so heat and cold come with one after sales desk. | 9.1HigherProduct types cover sauna and infrared sauna, with capacity of 5 people and a 7 year warranty. |
| Trust | 8.0Lifetime warranty ranks 1 of 18, and the seller is a named entity, Fish & Fischer, LLC dba Sun Home Saunas. | 9.1HigherTrading as Sunlighten, Inc., founded 1999, based in US with email, phone and help centre support. |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Sun Home Saunas | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3,799 | $2,099 |
| Largest capacity (people) | 6 | 5 |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 7 years |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Sun Home Saunas | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Available in 2 countries for both. Additional countries for Sunlighten: 13.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Sun Home Saunas | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Saunas and cold plunges | 6 of 27 | 5 of 27 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Sun Home Saunas | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Sauna, Infrared sauna, Cold plungeCovers more | Sauna, Infrared sauna |
| Legal entity | Fish & Fischer, LLC dba Sun Home Saunas | Sunlighten, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2021 | 1999Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Sun Home Saunas | Sunlighten | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3,799above the median | $2,099at the median | $2,099 |
| Largest capacity (people) | 6below the median | 5lowest quarter | 7 |
| Warranty | Lifetimehighest quarter | 7 yearsabove the median | 5 years |
| Heater power (kW) | 7.5highest quarter | Not confirmed | 1.84 |
Median across 21 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Sun Home Saunas
Pros
- Lifetime warranty puts Sun Home Saunas at 1 of 18 brands compared on length, a gap the rest of the group does not share.
- The range covers sauna, infrared sauna and cold plunge, where Vellgus lists infrared sauna on its own.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, so help is available by phone and chat as well as email and a help centre.
Cons
- Delivery included is a no, so the $3,799 entry price is not the landed cost.
- Entry price of $3,799 places it 17 of 25 brands on price, above the middle of the field.
- Plug and play is a no, so setup takes more than a socket and a switch.
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
Sun Home Saunas
Who it suits
- Buyers in US and CA who want sauna, infrared and cold plunge from the same maker.
- Households sized around 6 people seats or fewer who want help on email, chat and phone.
- Shoppers prepared to use finance to spread a $3,799 purchase.
Who should look elsewhere
- Vellgus buyers, who want only infrared sauna and a shorter range.
- Lay-Z-Spa buyers, who are after hot tub, inflatable hot tub and cold plunge rather than a cabin sauna.
- Bast Sauna buyers, whose shopping list is limited to sauna and cold plunge.
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 | Sun Home Saunas | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Hungary | No | Yes |
| Ireland | No | Yes |
| Jordan | No | Yes |
| Kuwait | No | Yes |
8 of 15 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Sun Home Saunas
What does a Sun Home Saunas setup cost?+
The lowest price listed is $3,799 for a cold plunge tub, with saunas and infrared cabins in the same range. Finance is available, so the purchase can be spread rather than paid in one go. Delivery is not part of that starting figure, which keeps the headline number below the real outlay.
Is delivery included in the price?+
Delivery included is a no, so freight sits outside the $3,799 starting price and is billed separately. For a heavy unit such as a cabin or a plunge, that extra cost is worth pricing before you order. Finance covers the product, and it does not change how the delivery charge is handled.
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.