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.

Santevia MINA filters last twice as long as Brita Standard Filters

Double the Filter Life

Santevia MINA filters filter 21 times more contaminants from your tap water than the Brita Standard Filter

More Contaminants Removed

Santevia filters add 75mg/l of minerals to your drinking water, where Brita Standard filters don't add any minerals to your drinking water

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
300 L
151 L
Cost per Litre*
$0.08
$0.06
Lifetime Warranty
Yes
No

Why Minerals Matter

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.

Over 2000+ 5-star Customer Reviews

★★★★★

I love my Santevia filter. It's much better than Brita!

Santevia Glass Water System with a MINA Fluoride Filter
Luisa T.
★★★★★

My old Brita was ready for the boneyard so I searched online for a Canadian replacement. I didn’t expect to find one, to be honest. My new pitcher is perfect, and I love how you fill it via the little trap door on top. I’m a believer!

Kathy Morash
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

Our Brita water jug had developed cracks so we felt it was the perfect time to try out a new Canadian based product. We have zero regrets on this purchase. I wish we'd done it sooner! The water when we drink it is better but also makes our coffee taste better.

Bonny D.
★★★★★

Our Brita water jug had developed cracks so we felt it was the perfect time to try out a new Canadian based product. We have zero regrets on this purchase. I wish we’d done it sooner! The water when we drink it is better but it also makes our coffee taste better.

The Santevia MINA Alkaline Pitcher white with fluoride filter#colour_white
Bon

Discover our Water Filters

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

Our Canadian-made pitcher offers comprehensive two-stage filtration, and a compact fit for 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.