How does Santevia compare to Brita*?

When it comes to cleaner, healthier water, not all filters are created equal. Santevia is the Brita alternative that goes beyond filtration— not only removing contaminants, but replenishing your water with essential minerals for great taste and health benefits.

Double the Filter Life

More Contaminants Removed

mg/L of Minerals Added

Here’s how Santevia compares to Brita*:

Santevia
Santevia
Brita Standard Filter
Brita Standard Filter
Chlorine Removal
Yes
Yes
Lead Removal
Yes
No
Fluoride Removal
Yes
No
Adds Minerals
Yes
No
Filter Life
80 gal
40 gal
Cost per Litre*
$0.31
$0.20
Lifetime Warranty
Yes
No

Smooth Taste

Minerals give water a smooth, silky taste.

Aids Digestion

Minerals neutralize acid reducing indigestion & heartburn.

Provides Electrolytes

Minerals help regulate fluid balance & nerve function.

Testimonials

★★★★★

I can’t believe how good this water is especially going from tap water to Brita to this i’ll never go back

Celine S
★★★★★

Easy to put together and start using. I really enjoy the mild but delicious mineral taste. The texture of the water is smooth and not as harsh as straight from our old Brita filter.

Tressa C
★★★★★

Wonderful, I notice a huge difference from using the brita filter, hands down santevia is the best especially how it adds minerals back into the water

Alanna H
★★★★★

We live on well water and I’ve been buying plastic bottles for years because even the Brita filter didn’t make the tap water taste good. A friend told me about Santevia and the health benefits (and the taste) and I can honestly say it tastes better than any water I’ve had. If you’re an avid water drinker, you know the difference.

Aujha H
★★★★★

I had a brita and wanted to get something better was holding off on buying this brand but I’m glad I did I can taste a huge difference!

Jackie E

Glass Water System

Our Canadian-made MINA Filter paired with a contemporary design creates healthy, great-tasting water, perfect for the modern home.

Gravity Water System

Our largest system uses multi-stage, long-contact filtration to recreate nature’s water, providing mineral-rich hydration for the whole household.

MINA Pitcher

Modern and practical, our pitcher provides thorough two-stage filtration and fits easily into fridges and smaller spaces.

Lifetime Warranty

All Santevia filtration systems are built with care, and designed for a lifetime of pure, refreshing water. That’s why we’re proud to offer our Lifetime Warranty— so you can enjoy every sip with confidence.

*The Not-so-fine Print

At Santevia, we believe that making healthy choices starts with having clear, honest information. That’s why we created this comparison between our MINA Fluoride Filter and Brita’s Standard Filter—to help you understand how the two products stack up, based on publicly available data. All information shown here, including pricing, filter capacity, replacement timelines, and cost-per-litre calculations, is based on sources from Brita® and Santevia® as of April 16, 2025. Our goal is to present an informative, apples-to-apples comparison that empowers you to choose what’s best for your home and health. Santevia is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Brita®. Brita® is a registered trademark of Brita LP and is used here strictly for comparison purposes. Product performance and pricing may vary depending on where you purchase, your location, local taxes or fees, and individual usage. While we’ve worked hard to ensure accuracy, we encourage you to double-check specifications directly with the brands or retailers. If you spot anything that needs correction, let us know—we’re committed to transparency and always open to making things better.