Boca vs. Spirit Walk-In Tubs

What is the difference between Boca and Spirit?

Both Boca and Spirit offer walk-in tubs made in the U.S., but they go about it in different ways. Boca operates nationwide, while Spirit sells its walk-in tubs in and around St. Louis, Missouri.

• Boca is best for people who are looking for a walk-in tub from a more established company. Boca also offers some relatively unique options and upgrades that may make your decision easier, such as Vibrosonic massage.
• Spirit is best for people in Missouri and Illinois who want to buy from a local company and support a small business.

Reputation on ConsumerAffairs

Overall star rating	4.9	5.0
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	5.0	Read reviews

Cost

Basic tub starting price	$7,000	Only available with quote
Installation	Available for additional cost	Not included
Financing offered		—
Discounts offered		—
In-home quotes required	Varies by location
Warranty - Labor	One year when factory-trained installer is used	Not specified
Warranty - Parts	Lifetime	5 years for motor
Warranty - Tub	Lifetime	Lifetime

	$7,000	Available for additional cost			Varies by location	One year when factory-trained installer is used	Lifetime	Lifetime
	Only available with quote	Not included	—	—		Not specified	5 years for motor	Lifetime

Available walk-in tub types

Soaker tub
Wheelchair-accessible tub	—	—
Bariatric tub		—
Tub/shower combo
Two-seat tubs		—

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Tub features

Step-in height	2 inches	2.5 inches
Fast drain		—
Quick filling		—
Grab bars included
Number of hydro jets	10	Not specified
Number of air jets	18	Not specified
Chromotherapy offered		—
Heated seats option		—
Heated backrest option
Remote control option		—
Showerhead options

	{step_in_height:16392}				10	18
	2.5 inches	—	—		Not specified	Not specified	—	—		—

Services included with installation

Door sizing
Old tub removal
Wall repair and repaint	—
Electrical wiring
Flooring touch-up	—

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All information accurate as of publishing date.

Boca

Boca sells customizable walk-in tubs in multiple sizes and with a long list of optional upgrades. The company also offers a lifetime warranty on all parts and components of its tubs, which is somewhat unusual in the industry.

Boca tubs come standard with features for safety, like an ADA-compliant seat and a low 2-inch step height, along with features for comfort and convenience, like a marine-grade gel coating, an automatic purge system and a “Drain Dry” pillow and seat cushion.

Available upgrades include air jets, water jets, a bidet jet, chromotherapy capabilities, a heated seat and back, an Ozonator cleaning system, a Vibez sound system, an overhead shower and Vibrosonic massage.

Boca sells walk-in tubs in the following sizes:

• Petite Narrow fits narrow hallways and small bathrooms. This size is recommended for people up to 6 feet, 2 inches tall and 210 pounds.
• Petite Short is designed to replace a 48-inch shower. Recommended maximum height is 6 feet and up to 280 lbs.
• Standard is the most popular tub size from BOCA. It fits most homes, and its recommended user is up to 6 feet, 2 inches tall and up to 280 pounds.
• Wide is BOCA’s bariatric option. It can accommodate people weighing up to 450 pounds with a maximum height of 6 feet, 4 inches.
• Deep Soaker allows the water level to rise over the user’s shoulders. The maximum recommended weight is 320 pounds, and the maximum recommended height is up to 6 feet, 2 inches.
• Two Seater features two seats facing each other with separate controls. There is no recommended user size for this tub.
• Wide/Deep is the largest Boca tub available for single users. It has a wider seat and a larger door to accommodate people weighing up to 450 pounds and up to 6 feet, 6 inches in height.

What Boca customers say

Boca walk-in tub owners are typically happy customers, especially when it comes to their tubs’ safety, accessibility and pain-relieving features. The company's customer service also receives high marks. A couple of reviewers weren't satisfied with the shape of the seat or the slipperiness of the floor but expressed happiness with other aspects of the tub.

Spirit Walk-In Tubs

Spirit sells and installs walk-in tubs from its base in St. Charles, Missouri. Spirit provides free quotes, and it warrants its walk-in tubs for life. The company also has a patented walk-in tub design with a fairly low step-in threshold of 2.5 inches.

Each walk-in tub can be customized to match your space and needs. Spirit’s walk-in tubs come in heights of 36 or 40 inches and widths of 26 or 30 inches to fit where your old tub or shower used to be. Water jets, air jets, heaters and more options are available.

What Spirit customers say

Every customer who has left a review on our site for Spirit has given the company a 5-star review. Among the many favorable reviews, customers frequently comment on how well the sales reps and technicians explained the process to them and how easy the company was to work with. Though the tub is more expensive than its competitors, customers believe it's worth the price and would recommend it to other people.

Bottom line: Boca or Spirit?

Boca offers a wide range of walk-in tub options to people around the country. It advertises more features and sizes than Spirit, but if you’re near the St. Louis, Missouri, area and want to buy from a smaller, local business, then Spirit is a good option for you. If you can’t make up your mind, consider your needs, and get quotes from both companies to make your decision easier.