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Aquasana water filters and softeners compared (2026)
3 systems from $1,758 to $3,498; the best rated is the Aquasana Whole House Salt-Free Water Conditioner, at 8.8/10.
Aquasana whole house filters
2 systems, ranked by our overall score.
Aquasana water softeners and conditioners
1 system, ranked by our overall score.
Data from the official Aquasana US pages, prices checked on November 9, 2026. Calculated scores.
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The Aquasana lineup in a table
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 Aquasana Whole House Salt-Free Water Conditioner | Water softener | 8.8 | $1,758 | Scale prevention · 15.3 GPM | City water | 10 years |
 Aquasana Rhino Whole House Water Filter | Whole house filter | 8.7 | $1,998 | 14.6 GPM · 10 years or 1,000,000 gal · 2 contaminant groups | City water | 10 years |
 Aquasana Rhino Well Water with UV | Whole house filter | 8.3 | $3,498 | 14.7 GPM · 5 years or 500,000 gal · 2 contaminant groups | Well water | 5 years |
Alternatives from rival brands
For each of the best-rated Aquasana systems: the closest-priced system of the same type from another brand.
SpringWell sells the SpringWell SS1 $132 more expensive, with a lower score.
SoftPro sells the SoftPro Iron Master $481 cheaper, with a higher score.
SpringWell sells the SpringWell WS1 $873 cheaper, with a higher score.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Aquasana system?
With our published formula, the Aquasana Whole House Salt-Free Water Conditioner scores 8.8/10 ("Very good"), at $1,758 checked on November 9, 2026.
How much does a Aquasana system cost?
The 3 systems we compare range from $1,758 to $3,498, at the official US prices read on November 9, 2026, before installation.
Where can you buy Aquasana systems?
Our buttons go to: Aquasana official store. The price and availability at the store when you buy are the ones that apply.
What are the alternatives to Aquasana?
Instead of the Aquasana salt-free conditioner: the SpringWell SS1 Salt-Based Water Softener ($1,890, 8.7/10); Instead of the Aquasana Rhino: the SoftPro Iron Master AIO Iron Filter ($1,517, 8.8/10); Instead of the Rhino Well Water with UV: the SpringWell WS1 Well Water Filter System ($2,625, 8.6/10).
How are Aquasana systems scored?
With the same criteria as every other brand of the same type (flow, media life, upkeep, contaminants, certification, warranty, return window and price for filters; treatment, flow, routine care, certification, warranty, return window and price for softeners), from Aquasana's published figures. The full formula is on our methodology page.