Simpure review

Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

SimPure sells water filters and air purifiers from one brand, and its countertop system needs no installation, which suits renters. Entry price of $12.99 sits at 1 of 52 brands, while $53.99 to $99.99 per cartridge set sets the running cost for every year of ownership after that.

Key facts

Best for
Households that want countertop water filtration and a purifier from the same maker, with no installation.
Filter system
Countertop (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference models
SimPure Y7P-BW 5-Stage Countertop RO Water Filtration System; SimPure Y9A 300GPD 6-Stage Alkaline Countertop RO System with Remineralization; SimPure T1-400ALK 8 Stage 400GPD Under Sink Tankless RO System with Remineralization; SimPure Y11C-A 6-Stage Cold Countertop RO System with Remineralization (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
$12.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Cartridge price
$53.99 to $99.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Filter cost per year
$99.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Certification scope
Countertop RO systems tested and certified by SGS against NSF/ANSI 58, with PFAS/PFOA/PFOS removal rate >98.30% (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
PFAS and lead reduction
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Installation required
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
1 to 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA, GB, DE, FR, IT, ES (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
SimPure Water LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2006 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
NSF/ANSI standards
58
Official website
simpurelife.com

Air treatment

Reference models
SimPure Y7P-BW 5-Stage Countertop RO Water Filtration System; SimPure Y9A 300GPD 6-Stage Alkaline Countertop RO System with Remineralization; SimPure T1-400ALK 8 Stage 400GPD Under Sink Tankless RO System with Remineralization; SimPure Y11C-A 6-Stage Cold Countertop RO System with Remineralization (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
$12.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Clean air delivery rate (m³/h)
639 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Filter cost per year
$99.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Filter change interval
6 months (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Quietest noise level (dB)
20 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Power use (W)
44 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mobile app
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
1 to 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA, GB, DE, FR, IT, ES (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
SimPure Water LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2006 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Purifier
Filter types
Hepa h13, Carbon

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Entry price of $12.99 places SimPure at 1 of 52 brands on price from, the strongest rank in the comparison set.
  • Countertop systems need no installation, so a renter or a flat can add filtration without booking an installer.
  • SGS has tested and certified the countertop RO systems to 58, with PFAS and lead reduction stated for that range.
  • Support runs on email, phone and chat, covering self-serve and live routes without a dealer visit.
  • One maker covers both sides of a home, pairing a countertop water range with a purifier air range, so support and warranty sit in one place.

Cons

  • Replacement filters cost $99.99 a year, ranking 24 of 46 brands, so the running cost works against the low entry price.
  • A cartridge set is listed at $53.99 to $99.99, ranking 27 of 50 brands, and that supply is bought again each year rather than once.
  • Warranty cover runs 1 to 2 years, which is a short term for a unit expected to stay in service for years.
  • The certification scope covers the countertop RO systems, so a shopper after a wider set of standards should check the specific model before buying.

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Scored 9.1 / 10 by SmartHomeCue.

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Who it suits

  • Renters and small kitchens that want countertop filtration with no installation, where a plumber's visit is not an option.
  • Shoppers who want one maker for both sides of the home, since SimPure pairs a countertop water range with purifier air models and support on email, phone and chat.
  • Buyers weighing the reverse osmosis route as a whole, where Waterdrop（EU） and Culligan Consumer Products both list systems to set beside SimPure's countertop range.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone fitting under the sink: SimPure's water range is countertop, while Waterdrop（EU） lists reverse osmosis systems.
  • Shoppers who want a drinking water appliance with compressor and bivolt options should compare IBBL, whose reference models include those types.
  • Buyers outside US, CA and GB should confirm delivery before ordering, since the water and air ranges ship under the same policy.

Plans and prices

SimPure splits purchase cost from running cost, and the two pull in opposite directions. The purchase entry for SimPure is $12.99, the figure a buyer meets first. The running cost is the filter supply: a replacement cartridge set for the SimPure systems is listed at $53.99 to $99.99, and the yearly filter bill is put at $99.99. That yearly figure is the one that comes back every year, so it deserves more attention than the entry price for anyone filtering daily. A $99.99 annual bill against a $12.99 entry price makes this a cheap ticket with a real ongoing charge attached, and both numbers belong in the same calculation.

Core features

A few items define the spec. Installation required: no, which is the whole argument for a countertop unit in a rented kitchen, since nothing has to be plumbed in and there is no installer to book. PFAS and lead reduction: yes, and the brand states it for its countertop RO systems rather than for a whole property. Warranty cover runs 1 to 2 years, which is the term behind a membrane or tank failure, and a short term makes extended cover more worth pricing. Households that drink filtered water daily get the most from the reduction claim, while occasional drinkers may read it as a bonus.

How it compares on our data

The ranking rests on a few comparisons. On price from, SimPure sits at 1 of 52 brands, the strongest placement of them. On yearly filter cost it sits at 24 of 46, and on cartridge price at 27 of 50. The shape matches the pricing: the entry ticket sits at the front, the consumables much further back. Readers who budget on purchase price alone will misread this brand. Set the two running cost rankings beside the entry ranking and SimPure reads as a low entry, high refill profile rather than a cheap brand overall.

The company behind it

SimPure trades as SimPure Water LLC, headquartered in the US and founded in 2006. Support runs on email, phone and chat, which is a wide spread: a self-serve help centre alongside email, phone and live chat. For a product carrying a yearly filter bill, that breadth matters, because cartridge orders and warranty claims are the routine contacts after a purchase. The company sells direct, and the same support team covers the whole product line, so water and air questions land in one place. Buyers who prefer a local dealer for servicing will find a different arrangement here.

How Simpure compares

Where Simpure is available

Available
Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does a SimPure system cost at the start?+

SimPure's entry price is $12.99, and it ranks 1 of 52 brands on price from. That figure covers the purchase outlay only. The running cost sits elsewhere, with a replacement cartridge set at $53.99 to $99.99 and a yearly filter bill of $99.99, so a buyer should hold both numbers before checkout.

What do replacement filters cost over a year?+

The yearly filter cost is listed at $99.99, with cartridge sets at $53.99 to $99.99. That places SimPure at 24 of 46 brands on yearly filter cost and 27 of 50 on cartridge price. Anyone filtering daily should model the refill bill before buying, since it returns every year while the entry price is paid once.

Does a SimPure system need plumbing work?+

Installation required is listed as no, and the water range is countertop, so a unit sits on the counter rather than being plumbed in. That suits renters, flats and offices where a plumber's visit adds cost and delay. It also means the filter has to stay near a water feed and a drain, which matters in a tight kitchen.

What certification do the water filters carry?+

The certification scope covers SimPure's countertop RO systems, which SGS has tested and certified to 58. The brand also states PFAS and lead reduction for that range. Buyers who need a particular standard on paper should check the model falls inside this scope, and should treat a general brand claim as narrower than a per-model report.

What warranty and support come with a SimPure system?+

Warranty cover runs 1 to 2 years, and that is the term behind any claim on a membrane or tank. After purchase, support runs on email, phone and chat, so help is available by phone, email, live chat or the self-serve help centre. Filter questions come round far more often than warranty ones, and both reach the same team.

Where does SimPure deliver?+

Shipping covers US, CA and GB, so households in those markets are served directly by the brand. Outside that list, delivery should be confirmed before ordering, especially for the purifier range where a replacement filter has to keep arriving. One supplier across the water and air lines also keeps spares on a single order.

Can I buy a SimPure air purifier as well as its water filter?+

The air range is listed as purifier models, with filter types hepa h13 and carbon and a clean air delivery rate of 639 m³/h. Filter changes come every 6 months on the stated purifier, so a household running one heavily may replace filters sooner than the schedule suggests. Purifier filters are a separate supply line from the water cartridges, so budget both.

Which SimPure models are worth comparing?+

SimPure's reference list spans countertop RO, alkaline countertop, under-sink tankless and cold countertop models, so the range covers both the countertop format and an under-sink option. Prices move with the model, and $12.99 is the entry figure across the line. Buyers should match the format to the space available in the kitchen.

Who is behind the SimPure brand?+

The legal entity is SimPure Water LLC, based in the US and founded in 2006. For a filter carrying a yearly consumable bill, the company details matter less than the service setup, and that runs on email, phone and chat with a help centre available before any contact. Buyers keeping records for a kitchen fit-out can cite the entity name on the invoice.

Sources

Compiled from 10 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Cartridge life (l).

Simpure

Households that want countertop water filtration and a purifier from the same maker, with no installation.

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