Two shower filters, both pulling chlorine and fluoride out of your family's water. One replaces your showerhead. The other hides behind it. Which one belongs in your bathroom comes down to a question most people never think to ask before they buy.
A showerhead filter is a complete new showerhead with the filter built in. An inline shower filter screws on between your shower arm and the showerhead you already have. Both are clinically tested. Pick the Tubo Pro Showerhead Filter ($95) for a set-and-forget main family bathroom. Pick the Tubo Go Shower Filter ($59) to keep your showerhead, or for renting, travel and the kids' bathroom. Both remove up to 99% of chlorine, plus fluoride and heavy metals.
Showerhead filter vs inline shower filter: what's the difference?
The filtering job is the same: take chlorine, fluoride and heavy metals out of hot water before it hits skin and hair. The difference is where the filter lives.
Showerhead filter
The filter is built into a brand-new showerhead. You unscrew your old head and put this one on. One piece, one look, nothing extra hanging off the arm.
Inline shower filter
A compact filter that screws onto the shower arm, then your existing showerhead screws onto it. Your favorite head stays. The filter sits quietly behind it.
Why filter the shower at all? Warm water and long showers mean skin takes in more of what's in the water, and chlorine strips the oils that keep it soft. That's the tight, itchy feeling after towel-off. The full story is in do shower filters actually work?
Side by side
| Tubo Pro Showerhead Filter | Tubo Go Shower Filter | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A complete filtered showerhead | A compact inline filter |
| Your current showerhead | Replaced | Kept. Fits all showerheads |
| Removes | Up to 99% of chlorine, plus fluoride, heavy metals and more | Up to 99% of chlorine, plus fluoride, heavy metals and more |
| Clinically tested | Yes | Yes |
| Install | Swap the head | Screws on in minutes, no tools |
| Water flow | Full shower | Not affected |
| Refills | Ship every 3 months | Every 3 months, $39 (subscribe for 25% off) |
| Best for | The main family bathroom, set and forget | Renters, travel, the kids' bathroom, anyone who loves their showerhead |
| Price | $95 | $59 |
When the Tubo Pro Showerhead is the right pick
Think of the bathroom where the whole family showers every day. That's where the Pro earns its place.
One new showerhead, filtered water for everyone, and refills that ship every 3 months. Nothing to think about after install day.
Crusty nozzles, weak spray, dated finish? Replace it and filter the water in the same move.
The filter is built in, so the shower arm looks exactly like it would with any premium head.
When the Tubo Go is the right pick
The Go is small, fast and goes wherever you do.
Rainfall head, handheld, a spray you've dialed in perfectly? Keep it. The Go fits all showerheads and sits behind yours.
Nothing to replace and nothing to leave behind. Unscrew it when you move and take it with you.
Hotel and vacation-rental water is chlorinated too. The Go is compact enough to pack, and screws on in minutes, no tools.
Older kids moving from baths to showers get filtered water for $59, with full water flow.
“It really made a difference for my son. His skin isn't itchy, and it feels way softer.”
Which one for your family?
| Your situation | Our pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Main family bathroom, you own your home | Tubo Pro Showerhead | One upgrade covers everyone, every day |
| Old showerhead you've been meaning to replace | Tubo Pro Showerhead | New head and filtered water in one step |
| You love your current showerhead | Tubo Go | It sits behind your head, so nothing changes but the water |
| Renting | Tubo Go | Comes with you when you move |
| Travel, hotels, vacation rentals | Tubo Go | Compact and quick to screw on |
| Kids' or guest bathroom | Tubo Go | Filtered showers for $59 |
Dealing with eczema or reactive skin? Both filters do the job. Our best shower filter for sensitive skin guide shows why they beat basic single-media filters. Worried about fluoride specifically? Read should you filter fluoride in your shower?
Can you use both?
Yes, and plenty of families do: the Pro in the main bathroom, the Go in the kids' bathroom or the travel bag. Every shower in the house gets filtered water, and both run on the same easy 3-month refill rhythm. See how often to change a shower filter for the signs a cartridge is done.
Little ones still in the tub? The Tubo 2.0 Bath Filter gives them the same clean water at bath time. Read bath filter vs shower filter.
Both remove up to 99% of chlorine, plus fluoride and heavy metals, and both are clinically tested. Trusted by 50,000+ families, with a 60-day money-back guarantee. Get the Tubo Pro Showerhead → or get the Tubo Go →
Frequently asked questions
Is a showerhead filter better than an inline shower filter?
Both are top picks, built for different bathrooms. Both Tubo filters remove up to 99% of chlorine, plus fluoride and heavy metals. The Tubo Pro Showerhead is best for a set-and-forget main bathroom. The Tubo Go is best if you want to keep your showerhead, rent or travel.
Will an inline shower filter work with my rainfall or handheld showerhead?
Yes. The Tubo Go fits all showerheads. It screws on between the shower arm and your showerhead in minutes, with no tools.
Does an inline filter lower water pressure?
Not the Tubo Go. Water flow isn't affected, so you get the same shower with up to 99% of chlorine removed.
Which one should renters get?
The Tubo Go. You keep the landlord's showerhead, nothing gets replaced, and you take the filter with you when you move.
How often do I replace the cartridge?
Every 3 months for both. Tubo Pro refills ship every 3 months. Tubo Go refills are $39, or 25% off with free shipping when you subscribe.
Do both filters remove fluoride?
Yes. The Tubo Pro Showerhead Filter and the Tubo Go Shower Filter both remove fluoride, along with up to 99% of chlorine and heavy metals.
- CDC — Water disinfection with chlorine and chloramine. cdc.gov
- National Eczema Association — Bathing and eczema. nationaleczema.org
- American Academy of Dermatology — Dermatologists' tips for relieving dry skin. aad.org