Cat tech

Water Fountains

Corded and cordless fountains in plastic, stainless steel and ceramic, compared on capacity, filter schedule, power and noise.

Fountains encourage drinking with moving water, but they need regular cleaning; a neglected fountain is worse than a clean bowl. Stainless and ceramic resist scratches where bacteria collect; plastic is lighter and cheaper.

Filters are the running cost, and change intervals vary from weekly to monthly. Cordless fountains go anywhere but need recharging, and their sensor modes may not run for cats that drink quietly.

What decides it

Material

Stainless or ceramic for easier cleaning and cats with chin acne; plastic for low cost.

Filters

Check the change interval and filter price; some designs need no filters at all.

Power

Corded runs continuously; cordless needs charging but avoids cords.

Capacity and noise

Bigger tanks suit multi-cat homes; quieter pumps suit bedrooms.

Every water fountain we cover

35 products
ImageProductTypeCapacityFilter change (maker)PowerMaterialPrice seen
PETKIT Eversweet Solo 2
PETKIT
Corded2 litersNot statedUSB CableAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)Check current price
ORSDA D30 2L Stainless Fountain
ORSDA
Corded2 litersNot statedCorded ElectricStainless SteelCheck current price
Veken C1 Stainless Steel Fountain
Veken
Corded3.2 levery 2 weeksCorded ElectricStainless SteelCheck current price
Tomxcute 3.2L Stainless Fountain
Tomxcute
Corded3.2 litersNot statedCorded ElectricStainless SteelCheck current price
PETKIT Eversweet Solo SE
PETKIT
Corded1.8 litersNot statedCorded ElectricABS PlasticCheck current price
Vindox 2.2L Ceramic Fountain
VinDox
Corded2.1 litersNot statedNot statedCeramicCheck current price
PEKTACO 3.2L Stainless Steel Fountain
PEKTACO
Corded3.2 litersNot statedCorded ElectricStainless SteelCheck current price
BISSELL HydrateWell Fountain 4408
BISSELL
Corded2.7 litersNot statedNot statedPlasticCheck current price
Catit LED Flower Fountain (3 L)
Catit
Corded3 litersNot statedCorded ElectricPolypropylene (PP)Check current price
Neareal 3.2L Stainless Fountain
Neareal
Corded3.2 lNot statedCorded ElectricStainless SteelCheck current price
PETLIBRO Stainless Steel Fountain (3 L)
PETLIBRO
Corded3 litersNot statedCorded ElectricStainless SteelCheck current price
Catit PIXI Drinking Fountain
Catit
Corded2.5 litersNot statedCorded ElectricResinCheck current price
PetSafe Seaside Stainless Fountain
PetSafe
Corded1.8 litersNot statedCorded ElectricStainless SteelCheck current price
Catit Fresh & Clear Stainless Fountain
Catit
Corded64 fluid ouncesNot statedCorded ElectricStainless SteelCheck current price
PETLIBRO Stainless Tray Fountain with Wireless Pump
PETLIBRO
Corded2.49 litersNot statedCorded ElectricStainless SteelCheck current price
MISFANS All-Ceramic Fountain
MISFANS
Corded2.1 litersNot statedCorded ElectricCeramicCheck current price
Catit PIXI Fountain (Stainless Steel)
Catit
Corded2.5 litersNot statedDC Power SupplyStainless SteelCheck current price
PETLIBRO Dockstream App-Monitoring Fountain
PETLIBRO
Corded2.5 litersNot statedCorded ElectricAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Stainless SteelCheck current price
PETLIBRO Dockstream 1
PETLIBRO
Corded2.5 litersNot statedBattery PoweredAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Stainless SteelCheck current price
KittySpout Stainless Steel Fountain
KittySpout
Corded4 litersNot statedCorded ElectricStainless SteelCheck current price
PETKIT Eversweet 3 Pro
PETKIT
Corded1.6 litersNot statedUSB CableABS Plastic,Stainless SteelCheck current price
PETLIBRO Dockstream 2 Stainless Fountain
PETLIBRO
Corded3 litersNot statedCorded ElectricStainless SteelCheck current price
PETLIBRO Dockstream RFID Fountain for Multiple Cats
PETLIBRO
Corded3 litersNot statedCorded ElectricStainless SteelCheck current price
Catit PIXI Smart Fountain
Catit
Corded2 litersNot statedCorded ElectricCotton,ResinCheck current price
PETUNO Cordless Fountain 2.3L
PETUNO
Cordless2.3 litersNot statedBattery PoweredPolypropylene (PP)Check current price
VKIMISS Cordless 108oz Fountain
VKIMISS
Cordless3.2 litersNot statedBattery PoweredPolypropylene (PP), Stainless SteelCheck current price
NautyPaws Wireless Stainless Fountain
NautyPaws
Cordless3.2 litersNot statedNot statedStainless SteelCheck current price
DownyPaws Cordless Fountain Pro 2.5L
DownyPaws
Cordless2.5 litersNot statedBattery PoweredAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)Check current price
FEELNEEDY Cordless Stainless Fountain 3.2L
FEELNEEDY
Cordless3.2 litersevery 2-4 weeksBattery PoweredStainless SteelCheck current price
FEELNEEDY Water and Battery Separation Fountain
FEELNEEDY
Cordless3.5 litersevery 2 weeksBattery PoweredStainless SteelCheck current price
FEELNEEDY Wireless Sensor Fountain 4L
FEELNEEDY
Cordless4 litersNot statedBattery PoweredStainless SteelCheck current price
FEELNEEDY Wireless Wastewater-Separation Fountain 3.5L
FEELNEEDY
Cordless3.5 litersNot statedBattery PoweredAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)Check current price
CEESC Cordless Stainless Fountain 4L
CEESC
Cordless4 litersNot statedBattery PoweredNot statedCheck current price
WOPET Cordless Ceramic Fountain
WOPET
CordlessNot statedevery 2 weeksBattery PoweredCeramicCheck current price
PETLIBRO Dockstream 2 Cordless Fountain
PETLIBRO
Cordless3 litersNot statedBattery PoweredAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Stainless SteelCheck current price

Figures are the makers' own, quoted with their conditions on each product page. Prices change; each product page links to the current price.