Barrel vs cabin sauna: prices, seats and wood
A barrel sauna is a round tube of staves; a cabin sauna is a square or rectangular building. Here is how the 34 barrel and 106 outdoor cabin saunas in our US listings compare on price, capacity and wood.
Price and capacity
| Group | Listings | Median price | Median seats (stated) | Lowest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel | 34 | $6,617 | 5 (27) | SaunaLife Ergo E6 Barrel Sauna, $4,390 at Sauna Kit Co |
| Outdoor cabin | 106 | $12,238 | 5 (88) | SaunaLife CL3G | Outdoor 2-Person Cube Sauna Kit with Panoramic Window, $3,990 at Sauna Kit Co |
Wood named in the listings
| Wood | Barrel | Cabin |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar | 11 | 18 |
| Thermowood | 0 | 13 |
| Pine | 0 | 8 |
| Redwood | 0 | 6 |
| Spruce | 0 | 2 |
| Hemlock | 0 | 1 |
The count is the wood named first in each listing's title or description; listings that name no wood are left out. Compare single models with their seats, power and wiring: sauna finder (choose "Barrel" or "Outdoor cabin").