NuvoH2O
Salt-free
+Whole-home system covers every tap in the house
+Salt-free operation needs no salt refills
+Designed to retain healthy minerals in water
−Salt-free type does not remove hardness minerals like salt-based softeners
$699.00-7%Was: $755.00
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Pros+Whole-home system covers every tap in the house
+Salt-free operation needs no salt refills
+Designed to retain healthy minerals in water
Cons−Salt-free type does not remove hardness minerals like salt-based softeners
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NuvoH2O
Salt-free
+Salt-free design uses no salt in the treatment process
+Citrus-based formula is named as a feature of the system
+Water filter and softener combined in one system
−Salt-free systems do not remove hardness the way salt-based softeners do
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Pros+Salt-free design uses no salt in the treatment process
+Citrus-based formula is named as a feature of the system
+Water filter and softener combined in one system
Cons−Salt-free systems do not remove hardness the way salt-based softeners do
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Water Boss
$580.18
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - DetailsProduct details
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AquasureSpec score 8.8
Salt-based, 50000 Grain capacity
+Whole-house system treats water throughout the home
+50,000 grain capacity
+Automatic digital metered control head
−Salt-based softening requires regular salt refills
$749.99-12%List: $849.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:42 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.8
Pros+Whole-house system treats water throughout the home
+50,000 grain capacity
+Automatic digital metered control head
+Iron treatment capability for well water
Cons−Salt-based softening requires regular salt refills
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page+Metered regeneration: only 14 of 62 here have one
+50000 grain capacity: 26 of the 36 here have a lower grain capacity
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Kind Water Systems
Salt-free
+Whole-house system covers every tap in the home
+Salt-free design means no salt to refill
+Filters dirt, sand, and debris
−Salt-free type does not remove hardness minerals like salt-based softeners
$1,217.64-10%List: $1,352.93
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Pros+Whole-house system covers every tap in the home
+Salt-free design means no salt to refill
+Filters dirt, sand, and debris
Cons−Salt-free type does not remove hardness minerals like salt-based softeners
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AquasureSpec score 8.6
Salt-based, 32000 Grain capacity
+Whole-house system treats water throughout the home
+32,000 grain capacity
+Automatic digital metered control head
−Salt-based softening requires regular salt refills
$523.29-8%List: $569.99
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Spec score8.6
Pros+Whole-house system treats water throughout the home
+32,000 grain capacity
+Automatic digital metered control head
Cons−Salt-based softening requires regular salt refills
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page+Metered regeneration: only 14 of 62 here have one
−32000 grain capacity: 26 of the 36 here have a higher grain capacity
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AquasureSpec score 8.7
Salt-based, 40000 Grain capacity
+Whole-house system treats water throughout the home
+40,000 grain capacity
+Automatic digital metered control head
−Salt-based softening requires regular salt refills
$579.99
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Spec score8.7
Pros+Whole-house system treats water throughout the home
+40,000 grain capacity
+Automatic digital metered control head
Cons−Salt-based softening requires regular salt refills
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page+Metered regeneration: only 14 of 62 here have one
−40000 grain capacity: 21 of the 36 here have a higher grain capacity
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On The Go
Portable or RV, 16000 Grain capacity
+16,000 grain capacity for portable softening
+Double softener design
+Assembled in the United States
−Portable unit, not a whole house system
$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+16,000 grain capacity for portable softening
+Double softener design
+Assembled in the United States
Cons−Portable unit, not a whole house system
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page−16000 grain capacity: 28 of the 36 here have a higher grain capacity
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AFWFiltersSpec score 8.8
Salt-based, 48000 Grain capacity, Fleck 5600SXT
+Whole-house system treats water throughout the home
+Metered regeneration uses water based on usage
+48,000 grain capacity for households with moderate hardness
−Salt-based softening requires regular salt refills
$804.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:41 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.8
Pros+Whole-house system treats water throughout the home
+Metered regeneration uses water based on usage
+48,000 grain capacity for households with moderate hardness
+Digital Fleck 5600SXT control valve
Cons−Salt-based softening requires regular salt refills
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page+Metered regeneration: only 14 of 62 here have one
+48000 grain capacity: 18 of the 36 here have a lower grain capacity
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iSpring
Electronic descaler
+Whole house coverage treats water at every tap
+Salt-free operation needs no salt refills
+Electronic design requires no chemicals
−Reduces scale rather than fully softening water
$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Whole house coverage treats water at every tap
+Salt-free operation needs no salt refills
+Electronic design requires no chemicals
+Aimed at reducing limescale buildup
Cons−Reduces scale rather than fully softening water
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Kenmore
+Whole house coverage treats water at every tap
+Combines softening and whole house filtration in one system
+NSF-certified 2-in-1 softener and filter
−Hybrid design means more components to maintain
$900.78
as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Whole house coverage treats water at every tap
+Combines softening and whole house filtration in one system
+NSF-certified 2-in-1 softener and filter
Cons−Hybrid design means more components to maintain
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A. O. Smith
Salt-free
+Whole house system covering all water outlets
+Salt-free design with no brine tank needed
+Handles flow up to 15 GPM
−Salt-free scale control does not soften water
$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:38 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Whole house system covering all water outlets
+Salt-free design with no brine tank needed
+Handles flow up to 15 GPM
+Listed 6-year life for the scale control media
Cons−Salt-free scale control does not soften water
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Kenmore
Salt-based, 32000 Grain capacity
+Whole house coverage treats water at every tap
+32,000 grain capacity for one to four people
+Smart regeneration adapts to household use
−Salt-based, so it requires regular salt refills
$622.24
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Pros+Whole house coverage treats water at every tap
+32,000 grain capacity for one to four people
+Smart regeneration adapts to household use
Cons−Salt-based, so it requires regular salt refills
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page−32000 grain capacity: 26 of the 36 here have a higher grain capacity
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AquasanaSpec score 8.7
Salt-based, 40000 Grain capacity
+Whole-house system treats water throughout the home
+NSF/ANSI 44 certified softening
+40,000 grain capacity
−Salt-based softening requires regular salt refills
$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:42 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Whole-house system treats water throughout the home
+NSF/ANSI 44 certified softening
+40,000 grain capacity
+15.5 GPM flow rate for multiple fixtures in use
+Metered regeneration uses water based on usage
Cons−Salt-based softening requires regular salt refills
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page+Metered regeneration: only 14 of 62 here have one
−40000 grain capacity: 21 of the 36 here have a higher grain capacity
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Tier1
Salt-free
+Salt-free design needs no salt refills
+Whole house system treats water at every tap
+Rated for 900,000 gallons of water treatment
−Salt-free units do not soften water by removing hardness minerals
$554.59
as of 11/04/2026 05:40 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Salt-free design needs no salt refills
+Whole house system treats water at every tap
+Rated for 900,000 gallons of water treatment
+Uses TAC scale prevention to limit mineral buildup
Cons−Salt-free units do not soften water by removing hardness minerals
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iSpring
Salt-based, 45000 Grain capacity
+Whole house coverage treats water at every tap
+45,000 grain capacity
+Includes a separate brine tank
−Salt-based, so it requires regular salt refills
$529.40
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Whole house coverage treats water at every tap
+45,000 grain capacity
+Includes a separate brine tank
Cons−Salt-based, so it requires regular salt refills
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page−45000 grain capacity: 19 of the 36 here have a higher grain capacity
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Kind Water Systems
Salt-free
+Whole house coverage treats water at every tap
+Salt-free operation needs no salt refills
+Includes a filter for city water
−Salt-free units do not remove hardness minerals the way salt-based softeners do
No price recorded yet.
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Pros+Whole house coverage treats water at every tap
+Salt-free operation needs no salt refills
+Includes a filter for city water
Cons−Salt-free units do not remove hardness minerals the way salt-based softeners do
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Water Boss
Salt-free
+Whole house coverage
+Salt-free scale control
+15 GPM flow rate
−Salt-free system prevents scale rather than softening water
$349.99
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On The Go
Shower
+Designed for use at the shower head rather than the whole home
+Double standard setup provides two-stage treatment
+Portable setup suits use outside a fixed installation
−Shower-only treatment leaves other household water untreated
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:32 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Designed for use at the shower head rather than the whole home
+Double standard setup provides two-stage treatment
+Portable setup suits use outside a fixed installation
Cons−Shower-only treatment leaves other household water untreated
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iSpring
Salt-based, 45000 Grain capacity
+Whole house coverage treats water at every tap
+45,000 grain capacity
+One-tank design takes less floor space
−Salt-based, so it requires regular salt refills
$966.40
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Whole house coverage treats water at every tap
+45,000 grain capacity
+One-tank design takes less floor space
+Automatic hardness reduction
Cons−Salt-based, so it requires regular salt refills
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page−45000 grain capacity: 19 of the 36 here have a higher grain capacity
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Blu Technology
Portable or RV, 10000 Grain capacity
+Portable design suits RVs and travel use
+Stainless steel construction
+10,000 grain capacity
−Not a whole house system
$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:13 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Portable design suits RVs and travel use
+Stainless steel construction
+10,000 grain capacity
+Includes a stainless steel garden hose
Cons−Not a whole house system
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page−10000 grain capacity: 33 of the 36 here have a higher grain capacity
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On The Go
Portable or RV, 16000 Grain capacity
+16,000 grain capacity for portable softening
+Double softener design
+Made in USA
−Portable unit, not a whole house system
$182.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:32 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+16,000 grain capacity for portable softening
+Double softener design
+Made in USA
Cons−Portable unit, not a whole house system
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page−16000 grain capacity: 28 of the 36 here have a higher grain capacity
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NuvoH2O
Salt-free
+Whole-house coverage for the entire water supply
+Listed for iron filtration
+Listed for chloramine reduction
−Salt-free type does not remove hardness minerals like salt-based softeners
$1,944.50
as of 11/04/2026 00:29 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Whole-house coverage for the entire water supply
+Listed for iron filtration
+Listed for chloramine reduction
+Salt-free operation needs no salt refills
Cons−Salt-free type does not remove hardness minerals like salt-based softeners
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AFWFiltersSpec score 8.8
Salt-based, 48000 Grain capacity, Fleck 5600SXT
+48,000 grain capacity suits larger households
+Metered Fleck 5600SXT control valve
+Includes a by-pass valve for servicing
−Requires salt refills to keep softening
$791.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:00 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.8
Pros+48,000 grain capacity suits larger households
+Metered Fleck 5600SXT control valve
+Includes a by-pass valve for servicing
+Salt-based type for true ion-exchange softening
Cons−Requires salt refills to keep softening
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page+Metered regeneration: only 14 of 62 here have one
+48000 grain capacity: 18 of the 36 here have a lower grain capacity
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Aquasure
Salt-based, 34000 Grain capacity
+Whole-house system treats water throughout the home
+34,000 grain capacity
+Includes pleated sediment pre-filter
−Salt-based softening requires regular salt refills
$549.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:42 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Whole-house system treats water throughout the home
+34,000 grain capacity
+Includes pleated sediment pre-filter
Cons−Salt-based softening requires regular salt refills
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page−34000 grain capacity: 25 of the 36 here have a higher grain capacity
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NuvoH2O
Salt-free
+Whole-house coverage for the entire water supply
+Combines carbon and sediment filtration in one system
+Salt-free operation needs no salt refills
−Salt-free type does not remove hardness minerals like salt-based softeners
$1,773.19
as of 11/04/2026 00:29 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Whole-house coverage for the entire water supply
+Combines carbon and sediment filtration in one system
+Salt-free operation needs no salt refills
Cons−Salt-free type does not remove hardness minerals like salt-based softeners
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Zilmet
+Whole house model treats water at the main supply
+3/4 inch size fits standard residential supply connections
+Designed to condition all water entering the home
−Whole house installation requires plumbing connections at the main line
$649.95
as of 11/04/2026 10:38 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Whole house model treats water at the main supply
+3/4 inch size fits standard residential supply connections
+Designed to condition all water entering the home
Cons−Whole house installation requires plumbing connections at the main line
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AFWFilters
Dual tank, 48000 Grain capacity, Fleck 9100SXT
+Dual tank design keeps soft water flowing during regeneration
+48,000 grain capacity
+Digital Fleck 9100SXT control valve
−Dual tank design takes up more floor space
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Pros+Dual tank design keeps soft water flowing during regeneration
+48,000 grain capacity
+Digital Fleck 9100SXT control valve
Cons−Dual tank design takes up more floor space
Compared with the 62 Water Softeners on this page+48000 grain capacity: 18 of the 36 here have a lower grain capacity
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