Most people in the Netherlands know BRITA from the filter jug on their kitchen counter. But BRITA also has a professional line: BRITA VIVREAU, with water taps and water dispensers for offices, restaurants, and commercial spaces. The Extra C-Tap delivers filtered cold, sparkling, and hot water through a sleek under-counter water tap. Reliable and functional.
But when office hydration needs to do more than pour clean water, like replace the soda machine, pour functional flavored water and vitamin water, track consumption, and flag maintenance before something breaks, you're looking at a different category. This comparison puts the BRITA VIVREAU Extra C-Tap next to the Aquablu REFILL+ Series 2.
Multi-barrier filtration (3 layers)
Cold, sparkling and hot water (2 temperature levels)
8 flavors with vitamins + caffeine (60+ combinations)
Sugar-free
Sucralose-free options
AURA dashboard (consumption, maintenance, sustainability)
Remote monitoring + proactive maintenance notifications
6 flavor slots, 60 liters/hour
Payment system (optional)
Pay-per-drink (no hidden costs)
Red Dot Design Award '24
🇳🇱 Made in the Netherlands
High-quality filtration (BRITA filtration technology)
Cold, sparkling and hot water (1 temperature level)
Ambient water
Sleek tap design (under the counter)
No flavoured water or vitamins
No functional drinks
No dashboard or consumption insights
No remote monitoring
No payment system
Rental/lease + multi-year contract
We compared the Aquablu REFILL+ Series 2 and the BRITA VIVREAU water dispenser on every metric that matters. Here’s where they align, and where they differ, letting the specs speak for themselves.
The BRITA VIVREAU Extra C-Tap delivers high-quality filtered water. That is BRITA's strength. But when hydration in the office also needs to contribute to wellbeing, operational efficiency, and cost savings, filtered water is just the starting point.
Three jobs, one system
Most offices also run a soda machine, stock individual bottles of vitamin water, and sometimes keep a separate mains water cooler. A BRITA water dispenser provides clean, filtered water. That covers one part of office hydration. But the Aquablu REFILL+ Series 2 replaces three systems in one: flavored water with vitamins, sparkling water, chilled water, and functional drinks, all from one source.
This isn’t a luxury upgrade. It’s a practical simplification. Fewer suppliers, fewer devices, fewer maintenance contracts, less plastic waste. Your team gets more choice without adding operational complexity.
Proactive maintenance
With a traditional mains water cooler or office water tap, you find out something is wrong when the system stops working. Then comes a service request, a wait, and a technician visit. The Aquablu REFILL+ Series 2 works differently: the AURA platform monitors the system remotely and continuously. Filter status, CO₂ levels, and technical alerts are flagged proactively, before a malfunction occurs.
For facility managers running multiple locations, that means less downtime, fewer unplanned service calls, and a predictable maintenance schedule. Flavor boxes can be swapped by the team on-site. AURA sends notifications when maintenance is due. The result: a system that runs without surprises.
'All-in' contract, no hidden costs
BRITA VIVREAU splits costs across multiple line items. You choose between buying hardware outright or renting it. If you buy, servicing and maintenance are separate add-ons. Filter replacements and spare parts carry individual costs unless you've purchased a maintenance agreement on top. If you rent, maintenance is bundled into the monthly fee, but exact pricing requires a consultation and a tailored quote. No per-serving cost is published
Aquablu uses a transparent pay-per-drink model. With this model, hardware, installation, CO2 service, and maintenance are all included. No hidden costs. One invoice. One number. Everything included.
We understand switching or expanding your water setup is a practical decision. That’s why we bring a mobile demo unit to your office for you to trial at no cost, so you can see how it works for your team. No obligations.
95% of businesses that try the REFILL+ Series 2 for two weeks keep it. Soda machines and bottles become redundant and flavored water with vitamins that boost focus and satisfaction becomes the new default.
Want to know whether Aquablu fits your office? Schedule a free on-site demo. Taste all 8 flavors and then decide.
Bas Drogtrop
Country Manager & Partner, Insider
Aquablu runs on a Pay-Per-Drink model. No CAPEX investment. No hidden costs. Hardware, installation, CO₂ service, maintenance are all included. For a team of 100, that's around 4,000 drinks a month at €0.27 per serving. €1,080 a month.
BRITA VIVREAU offers a rental or lease model for the Extra C-Tap, typically with a multi-year contract. Exact pricing depends on the model, location, and service agreement. Filter replacements and CO₂ cylinders are additional costs. The BRITA VIVREAU delivers high-quality filtered water, but not flavored water, vitamins, or functional drinks.
But a mains water dispenser is only one line item. Most offices also pay for a soda machine (rental plus consumables), bottles of vitamin water (€3+ per liter), and sometimes a separate water cooler for still or chilled water. Add those up and the real number is the total cost of hydration, not the cost of any single system.
One REFILL+ replaces three of those. The BRITA VIVREAU tap or a Quooker can stay in place for pure filtered or boiling water. Sparkling, still, chilled, flavored water, and functional drinks all run through one system, one service agreement, one invoice.
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Does BRITA also have water dispensers for the office?
Yes, BRITA has a professional line called BRITA VIVREAU, featuring water taps and dispensers for offices, restaurants, and industry. The Extra C-Tap is an under-counter tap solution that delivers filtered cold, sparkling, and hot water. BRITA VIVREAU focuses on clean, filtered water but does not offer flavored water, vitamins, or functional beverages.
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What is the difference between Aquablu and BRITA VIVREAU?
he key difference is reach. BRITA VIVREAU delivers high-quality filtered water—cold, sparkling, and hot. Aquablu also offers 59+ functional drink combinations with vitamins and caffeine, an AURA dashboard for consumption insights and proactive maintenance, and remote monitoring. BRITA is a water dispenser; Aquablu is a hydration platform.
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Is BRITA filtration better than Aquablu?
BRITA is known for its high-quality water filtration technology and is a respected brand in this field. The Aquablu REFILL+ Series 2 uses multi-barrier filtration with three layers: mechanical, chemical, and biological. Both systems deliver clean, safely filtered water. The difference isn't primarily in the filtration itself, but in what happens afterward: Aquablu adds flavors, vitamins, and functional ingredients.
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I have a BRITA contract. Can I also use Aquablu?
Yes. Many offices combine a BRITA water tap for pure filtered water with an Aquablu REFILL+ for flavored water, vitamins, and functional drinks. Aquablu works on a pay-per-drink model with no CAPEX investment. You can add the system alongside your existing BRITA setup without additional contract commitments.
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Can I try Aquablu at the office?
Yes, Aquablu offers a free on-site demo with a mobile demo unit. Your team can sample all the flavors in their own workplace, without obligation or cost. 95% of companies that try Aquablu decide to keep the system—usually within two weeks.
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How does maintenance work with Aquablu vs. BRITA?
With a BRITA water tap, maintenance is typically scheduled reactively: if there's a malfunction, you report it, and a technician comes by. With Aquablu, the AURA platform continuously monitors the system remotely. Filter replacements, CO₂ levels, and technical alerts are proactively flagged. You can replace flavor boxes yourself. The result: less downtime and a predictable maintenance schedule.
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Does the BRITA VIVREAU Extra C-Tap also offer flavoured water?
No, the BRITA VIVREAU Extra C-Tap only dispenses filtered water—cold, sparkling, ambient, and hot. Flavored water, vitamins, or functional beverages are not available. The Aquablu REFILL+ Series 2 offers 59+ beverage combinations, with flavors and vitamins as standard.
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