We list 28 barrel saunas and 61 cabins. Barrels are round, usually outdoor, and often cost less per seat. Cabins are square-walled, come in indoor and outdoor versions, and can hold a porch or changing room.
| Barrel | Cabin | |
|---|---|---|
| Saunas we list | 28 | 61 |
| Median price | $8,031 | $7,099 |
| Median seats | 4 | 3 |
| Median footprint | 47 sq ft | 28 sq ft |
| Median price per seat | $1,772 | $1,898 |
| Outdoor-rated | 28 | 34 |
| Traditional or hybrid | 26 | 50 |
Main advantage: Strong heat for its type: up to 170°F
Main compromise: Priced high for its category: $9,995 against a $4,290 median for infrared outdoor saunas
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $5,644 against a $8,180 median for traditional and hybrid outdoor saunas
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
Main advantage: Strong heat for its type: up to 170°F
Main compromise: Priced high for its category: $9,495 against a $4,290 median for infrared outdoor saunas
Main advantage: Roomy: about 9.9 sq ft of footprint per seat
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $5,204 against a $8,180 median for traditional and hybrid outdoor saunas
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $3,990 against a $4,290 median for infrared outdoor saunas
Main compromise: Needs its own 120V 20A circuit
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $6,307 against a $8,180 median for traditional and hybrid outdoor saunas
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
Main advantage: Strong heater for its size (9 kW)
Main compromise: Priced high for its category: $33,657 against a $8,180 median for traditional and hybrid outdoor saunas
See every barrel in Best barrel saunas, or compare outdoor options in Best outdoor saunas.
Matchup puts any two to four saunas side by side.
Check what your panel needs, installation cost and running cost. Still deciding on a type? Read infrared vs traditional and indoor vs outdoor, or see how the brands compare. A licensed electrician should confirm any wiring before you order.
In our catalog the median barrel costs $8,031 against $7,099 for a cabin, and $1,772 against $1,898 per seat.
0 of the 28 barrels we list are sold for indoor use. The rest are outdoor saunas.
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