Price Guide

Saunas Under $8,000: $19.55 to $7,999

251 saunas land under $8,000, and the band covers a lot of ground. It starts at $170 with the Smartmak Far Infrared Sauna Tent and runs up to the Golden Designs Gargellen 5-Person Outdoor Hybrid Sauna (PureTech™ Full Spectrum Infrared & Harvia SWS80) at $7,999. 16 brands are represented, every one held to the same criteria.

Every sauna on this list is held to the same class criteria and listed price low to high, then most recently verified.

How they compare

ProductPriceTypeHeat TypeTemp RangeHeat-Up TimeCapacityDimensionsWeightPowerWarranty
Almost Heaven Auburn 2-3 Person Indoor Sauna$4,878Indoor Traditional CabinTraditional Electric + Rocks180°F+~60 min2-3 persons70"W × 47"D × 78"HNot listed240V / 6 kWLimited lifetime (structure)
Sunray Seneca 3-Person Contemporary Outdoor Sauna$4,890Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
SaunaLife E6W 3-Person Barrel Sauna w/ Panoramic Window, 59"x81"$4,890Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed59"L x 81"Diameter1102 lbs11.32WNot listed
Maxxus Avignon 3-Person Near-Zero EMF FAR Infrared Corner Sauna$4,899Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed60" x 60" x 75" (roof overhang: 9.4")380 lbs.Not listedNot listed
Maxxus 3-Person Full Spectrum Near-Zero EMF FAR Infrared Sauna MX-M306-01-FS CED$4,899Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed(WDH): 64″ x 44″ x 75″ (roof overhang: add 5.9″)310 lbs.Not listedNot listed
Almost Heaven Watoga 2-4 Person Classic Barrel Sauna, 6x5 ft.$4,922Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
Almost Heaven Vienna 2-Person Canopy Barrel Sauna, 6x4+1 ft., 1 ft. Porch$4,922Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
Almost Heaven Rainelle 4-Person Indoor Sauna$4,933Indoor Traditional CabinTraditional Electric + Rocks180°F+~60 min4 persons71"W × 63"D × 78"HNot listed240V / 6 kWLimited lifetime (structure)
Sunray Eagle 2-Person Outdoor Traditional Sauna$4,990Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed61" x 61"725 lbs220V, 50/60HZ 30 AMP dedicated outlet required 4500 WattsNot listed
Sunray Bristow 2-Person Outdoor Traditional Sauna with Window$4,990Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed721 lbsNot listedNot listed
SaunaLife Model G2 Garden-Series Outdoor Home Sauna DIY Kit$4,990Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed59"D x 66"W X 81"H1200 lbs18.69WNot listed
SaunaLife CL4G 3-Person Outdoor Cube Cabin Sauna with Full Glass Front & LED Lighting$4,990Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed77.2"W x 41.3"D x 74.8"H1415 lbsNot listedNot listed

The case for each

Maxxus 3-Person Full Spectrum Near-Zero EMF FAR Infrared Sauna MX-M306-01-FS CED

Maxxus 3-Person Full Spectrum Near-Zero EMF FAR Infrared Sauna MX-M306-01-FS CED

$4,899

Maxxus Saunas Infrared Cabin. At $4,899 it's priced below the middle of the pack, with infrared heat.

Almost Heaven Vienna 2-Person Canopy Barrel Sauna, 6x4+1 ft., 1 ft. Porch

Almost Heaven Vienna 2-Person Canopy Barrel Sauna, 6x4+1 ft., 1 ft. Porch

$4,922

Almost Heaven Barrel Sauna. At $4,922 it's priced right around the middle of the field, with electric heat.

Sunray Bristow 2-Person Outdoor Traditional Sauna with Window

Sunray Bristow 2-Person Outdoor Traditional Sauna with Window

$4,990

Sunray Saunas Traditional Cabin. At $4,990 it's sitting toward the premium end, with electric heat.

SaunaLife CL4G 3-Person Outdoor Cube Cabin Sauna with Full Glass Front & LED Lighting

SaunaLife CL4G 3-Person Outdoor Cube Cabin Sauna with Full Glass Front & LED Lighting

$4,990

SaunaLife Traditional Cabin. At $4,990 it's sitting toward the premium end, with electric heat.

Sauna heaters and Heater controls that fit

These match the same criteria but are not themselves an answer to it. They are listed separately so the set above stays like for like.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best sauna under $8,000?

We do not name one. Everything here is held to the same class criteria and is listed price low to high, then most recently verified, so the Smartmak Far Infrared Sauna Tent leads at $170 because it is the cheapest, not because it won. Ultra-affordable portable sauna under $200. Which one is best depends on the axis you are buying on.

How many saunas are there under $8,000?

This list covers 251 saunas under $8,000, from 16 brands, each held to the same class criteria.

What is the cheapest sauna under $8,000?

The Smartmak Far Infrared Sauna Tent is the lowest-priced pick here at $170. Ultra-affordable portable sauna under $200.

Can you get a good sauna under $8,000?

Yes. Prices on this list run from $170 to $7,999, with a median of $4,922, so there is real choice below the $8,000 ceiling.

This list refreshes as new saunas are listed. It is ordered price low to high, then most recently verified. For the full rundown on how we vet, See our methodology.