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
SaunaLife CL5G 4-Person Outdoor Cube Cabin Sauna with Full Glass Front & Led Lighting$5,990Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed80.7"W x 63"D x 82.7"H1680 lbsNot listedNot listed
SaunaLife EE6G 4-Person Barrel Sauna w/ Rear Benches & Front Windows, 63"x91"$5,990Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed55"L x 87"Diameter1500 lbs11.32WNot listed
SaunaLife E8 6-Person Barrel Sauna, 87"x 81"$5,990Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed78-1/2"L x 77"Diameter1345 lbs11.32WNot listed
Sweat Kingdom The Summit (2-6 Person)$5,995Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
Finnmark FD-2 Full Spectrum 2-Person Infrared Sauna$5,995Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed44"W x 40"D x 70"H393 lbsNot listedNot listed
Golden Designs Sundsvall 2-Person Indoor Traditional Sauna$5,999Not listedNot listed180-198°F, sauna can heat up to 202°FNot listedNot listedNot listed575 lbsNot listedNot listed
Golden Designs Hanko 2-3 Person Indoor Traditional Sauna$5,999Not listedNot listed180-198 / sauna can heat up to 202°FNot listedNot listedNot listed510 LBSNot listedNot listed
Golden Designs Arlberg 3-Person Outdoor Traditional Sauna$5,999Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed925 lbsNot listedNot listed
Golden Designs Arosa 4-Person Barrel Sauna$5,999Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed477 lbs / Ships in 3 boxesNot listedNot listed
Sun Home Equinox™ 2-Person Indoor Full-Spectrum Infrared Sauna$6,099Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
Dundalk Leisurecraft Granby 2-3 Person Outdoor Cabin Sauna$6,136.50Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
SaunaLife E7 4-Person Barrel Sauna$6,140Outdoor BarrelElectric (heater sold separately)150-195°F (traditional)Heater-dependent4 persons71"L × 81" diameterNot listedConfigurable (heater sold separately)Limited lifetime (residential structure); heater per its own manufacturer

The case for each

SaunaLife CL5G 4-Person Outdoor Cube Cabin Sauna with Full Glass Front & Led Lighting

SaunaLife CL5G 4-Person Outdoor Cube Cabin Sauna with Full Glass Front & Led Lighting

$5,990

SaunaLife Traditional Cabin. At $5,990 it's sitting toward the premium end, with electric heat.

SaunaLife EE6G 4-Person Barrel Sauna w/ Rear Benches & Front Windows, 63"x91"

SaunaLife EE6G 4-Person Barrel Sauna w/ Rear Benches & Front Windows, 63"x91"

$5,990

SaunaLife Barrel Sauna. At $5,990 it's sitting toward the premium end, with spruce construction.

Sun Home Equinox™ 2-Person Indoor Full-Spectrum Infrared Sauna

Sun Home Equinox™ 2-Person Indoor Full-Spectrum Infrared Sauna

$6,099

Sun Home Infrared Cabin. At $6,099 it's sitting toward the premium end, with infrared heat.

Dundalk Leisurecraft Granby 2-3 Person Outdoor Cabin Sauna

Dundalk Leisurecraft Granby 2-3 Person Outdoor Cabin Sauna

$6,136.50

Dundalk Leisurecraft Traditional Cabin. At $6,136.50 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.