Compare Dripl Flow to Aquablu Refill+ S2
Both Dripl and Aquablu connect to your main water supply, filter your tap water, and serve flavoured drinks on demand. But the differences in taste, maintenance, installation, and cost model are wider than they first appear.
Every week, 50.000+ employees drink Dripl
"Dripl really stands out in terms of taste compared to other dispensers."
J.L. - Visitor at Vakbeurs Facilitair
Which smart flavour dispenser is the right fit for your office?
There are plenty of differences between both of these dispensers. Dripl Flow uses real, all natural flavours that are proven to cover the range from subtle flavour to real soft drink replacement, while Aquablu is positioned as flavoured water with aromas. Dripl has therefore proven to convert both regular water drinkers and heavy soft drink users.
Besides this big difference in taste, the Dripl Flow also needs far less upkeep, and requires only one standard cabinet to install.
The differences at a glance
Dripl Flow
10 flavours from real, natural concentrates
Choice of functionals like caffeine and vitamins
Cold, ambient & sparkling water and hot water in '27
All flavours are sugar free + sweetener free options
Fits one standard cabinet space (60cm)
Carbon filtration without waste water. Osmosis filtration upon request.
4 flavour slots today, up to 8 as of 2027
10 min monthly maintenance, no nozzle cleaning
Usage-based pricing: rental + flavours + CO2
In-house service team that works across Benelux
Production in Belgium with social enterprise
Red Dot Award 2026
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Aquablu Refill+ S2
8 types of flavour aroma's
All vitamin-infused, no other choice of functionals
Cold, ambient, sparkling and hot water
Low sugar, sugar free or sweetener free options
Needs two cabinets (unless a drain is installed)
Osmosis filtration, with weekly waste water
disposal.
6 flavour slots
Weekly nozzle cleaning needed
Subscription with fixed price regardless of usage
Service outsourced
Production in The Netherlands, outsourced
Red Dot Award 2024
The 4 biggest differences explained
Taste that replaces soft drinks
Dripl Flow uses real natural concentrates with a clean ingredient list. Besides hydrating more, clients have proven to reduce soft drink and energy drink use. Dripl works as a real soda replacement, not just a flavoured water alternative.
Aquablu uses flavoured aromas, which might work for water drinkers, but is less effective at converting habitual soft drink consumers.
Transparent pricing, tailored to your team
Dripl has one base fee for the device & service, while the flavour and CO2 cartridges are bought based on your team's usage. This way, you only pay for what you drink.
Aquablu uses subscription-based pricing, with a fixed price per drink. This makes it less transparent & flexible, as you'll keep paying the full price, even if your team taps less flavour.
Minimal installation & maintenance efforts
The installation only requires one cabinet, while Aquablu requires a lot more space (2 cabinets, unless an extra drain is installed for waste water). The upkeep of Dripl Flow is also minimised at every level: no waste water disposal, no weekly nozzle cleaning. A 10-min monthly flow covers the full maintenance requirement.
In-house service for the best experience
Service across the Benelux is handled entirely by Dripl's own in-house team - not outsourced. That means a single point of contact, consistent quality, and no third-party dependency.
Dripl's service is rated 4.8/5 across all active client installations - covering taste, ease of use, design, and support.
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FAQs
What's the difference in pricing between Dripl Flow & Aquablu?
Dripl's pricing model uses one fixed fee per month for the installation, rental and servicing of your refill point, plus usage-based pricing of the flavour cartridges and CO2 bottles. This way, you only pay what you need for each month.
Aquablu uses subscription-based pricing, with a fixed price per drink agreed beforehand. This bundled cup deal allows for less transparency and flexibility as to what you'll pay every month (you'll keep paying the full price, even if your team taps less flavour).
How much space do I need to install Dripl Flow vs Aquablu Refill+?
Installation is simpler by design. Dripl Flow fits in a single standard 60 cm cabinet. Aquablu requires two standard cabinets, meaning more counter or floor space and more complexity during setup.
How much maintenance does Dripl Flow need vs Aquablu Refill+?
Dripl Flow needs 10 minutes a month and no nozzle cleaning, since flavour and water stay separate until the moment of dispensing, eliminating the residue build-up that requires Aquablu's weekly cleaning routine. Aquablu's osmosis filter also produces waste water that needs disposing of roughly every week, by someone in your office.
Do I get to choose functionals in each system?
With Dripl Flow, the choice is yours. You can choose between 10 flavours in total, 5 of which have certain functional benefits such as caffeine and vitamins. Aquablu includes vitamins in every flavour by default, whether you want them or not and has no choice of other functionals.
Who handles installation and service at Dripl vs at Aquablu?
Dripl Flow's service across the Benelux runs entirely through our own in-house team, rated 4.8/5 by clients, so you get one point of contact and no third-party handoffs. Aquablu's service is outsourced to third parties.
What makes Dripl the more sustainable, responsible choice?
Dripl dispensers are produced in Belgium by our own team, in collaboration with a social enterprise that creates real employment for people who face barriers to the job market. Every Dripl drink is made by people who are proud of what they make. Meanwhile, Aquablu's production is fully outsourced in the Netherlands. Read more about Dripl's positive impact on the impact page.
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