The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro, Petkit, Oneisall

Save Story Save this story Save Story Save this story Featured in this article Best Premium Cat Fountain Petkit EverSweet Ultra with AI Camera Pet Water Fountain Read more $250 Amazon Best Cat Water Fountain for Most People Oneisall Wireless Cat Water Fountain Read more $46 Wayfair Best Connected App Petlibro Dockstream 2 Smart Cordless Fountain Read more $80 Amazon Best Glass Cat Water Fountain Brook Glass Pet Fountain Read more $90 Amazon As seen with the rise of automatic litter boxes , automatic feeders , pet trackers , and now cat water fountains, technology has made it so that we can take care of our pets without having to do as much of the manual labor. These fancy fountains don't just make our lives easier. They can also help cats stay hydrated and live healthier. Ever wonder why your cat can't resist a dripping faucet but ignores its water bowl? In the wild, cats are drawn to moving water, since stagnant puddles can harbor bacteria. A water fountain plays into this natural instinct, encouraging cats to drink more. These techy fountains are also often connected to an app, which sends reminders and tracks drinking habits. After prolonged testing, I now look for these three things when shopping for an automatic cat water fountain: a wireless pump for easier cleaning, stainless steel (or glass) construction so it's more hygienic, and a window to monitor water levels (especially if it's not connected to an app). I think the Petkit EverSweet Ultra with AI Camera Pet Water Fountain is the overall best cat water fountain, and the cheaper Oneisall 3.5L Cord-Free Pet Water Fountain is the best choice for most people who are on a budget. Check out our related pet guides, like the Best Automatic Feeders , Best Automatic Litter Boxes , Best Pet Cameras , Best Pet Trackers , and Best Pet DNA Test Kits . Updated November 2026: I've added the PetSnowy OilClear AI Series Wireless Weight-Sensing Water Fountain and WOpet Ceramic Pet Water Fountain, and updated prices and links throughout. Jump to Section AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Compare Our Top Fountains More Fountains We Tested Fountains We Don’t Recommend How We Tested Why a Fountain? What to Look for in a Fountain Love WIRED? Add us as a preferred source on Google to see more of us. Best Premium Cat Fountain Photograph: Molly Higgins Photograph: Molly Higgins Chevron Chevron Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Petkit EverSweet Ultra with AI Camera Pet Water Fountain $250 Amazon $250 $225 (10% off) Shop This is the ultimate pet water fountain for techy pet parents. It has an AI-enabled camera, a connected app to monitor drinking habits, and deep cleaning modes. Rather than an internal filter that needs frequent replacing, this fountain has a large, 5-liter freshwater tank and a 1.8-liter tank below, where, through an internal mechanism, fresh water flows to the 330-milliliter stainless steel basin and used water drains to the tank below. Using the outside buttons or the app, you can drain the water or run a deep-clean cycle that uses boiling water to sanitize the tray and internal system before refilling the reservoir with fresh water. You can also change flows between continuous, intermittent, and sensor-activated. You can use the app to view cleaning reminders, monitor water and wastewater levels, communicate via two-way audio, view historical and live camera footage, and monitor pets’ usage. There's an additional Care+ premium subscription, which categorizes videos by cat and gives more detailed insights, but without it, I found it worked just as well, and I could still view the live feed, look back historically at the video feed, communicate, and get some insights into water intake. Maintenance with regular cleaning of this big machine requires more time and effort than some others on the list because of the internal spouts and motor, but I found it well worth it considering all of the other extra features you get with this model. Materials ABS plastic, stainless steel tray Filtration type None; dual-tank wastewater separation instead Capacity 5 liters; wastewater tank 1.8 liters Connected to an app? Yes Power source Plug-in Pump Wireless (internal) WIRED/TIRED AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron WIRED AI-enabled camera Connected app and deep cleaning mode Clean and dirty water tanks TIRED Must be plugged in More maintenance required Best Cat Water Fountain for Most People Photograph: Molly Higgins Courtesy of Oneisall Chevron Chevron Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Oneisall Wireless Cat Water Fountain $46 Wayfair $91 $46 (49% off) Walmart $40 Chewy Oneisall's fountain doesn't have a connected app to track your cat's water intake, but it's an otherwise strong—and relatively inexpensive—contender. It’s made of stainless steel, features a wireless pump for safer and easier cleaning, and includes a cordless, rechargeable battery pack (that lasts up to 60 days), allowing the fountain to be placed anywhere in the house without being tethered to an outlet. The fountain has three water modes—sensor, intermittent, and constant (when plugged in). Plus, it has a convenient window to easily monitor water levels. The only problems are the poorly translated instructions and product information, which made the initial setup a little difficult and unclear. Materials Stainless steel Filtration type Activated carbon filters Capacity 3.5 liters Connected to an app? No Power source Rechargeable battery; USB plug-in Pump Wireless WIRED/TIRED AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron WIRED All stainless steel Wire-free pump for easier cleaning Rechargeable battery for cordless power TIRED Poorly translated instructions and product information Best Connected App Photograph: Molly Higgins Video: Molly Higgins Courtesy of Petlibro Chevron Chevron Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Petlibro Dockstream 2 Smart Cordless Fountain $80 Amazon $90 Shop If you're familiar with the previous model —our former favorite—this one is pretty similar, but holds more water and supports both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz Wi-Fi (the Dockstream 1 was only compatible with the former). The Dockstream 2 has just about everything I look for in a pet fountain: a connected app, wireless pump, and an easily removable (and easier to clean) detachable basin. From the app, you can monitor your pet's water intake, water levels, and battery life, and set cleaning and filter-replacement reminders. You'll be able to compare water intake daily and over time, making it easier to track if anything is amiss with your cat's health. The only feature I don't love is the plastic basin construction, because it's less hygienic than stainless steel and requires more cleaning. Materials Plastic basin, stainless steel tray Filtration type Four layers: non-woven fabric, activated carbon, ion-exchange resin, high-density sponge Capacity 3 liters Connected to an app? Yes Power source Rechargeable battery; USB plug-in Pump Wireless WIRED/TIRED AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron WIRED Connected app Cordless option Wireless pump TIRED Plastic basin Best Glass Cat Water Fountain Photograph: Kat Merck Courtesy of Brook Fountains Chevron Chevron Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Brook Glass Pet Fountain $90 Amazon WIRED testers are big fans of stainless steel pet fountains because steel is less likely to foster bacteria, mold, and other yucky stuff than plastic, but I have a new favorite pet fountain material—glass. This fountain from Brook is simply constructed yet looks like a sculptural art piece, anchored by a heavy, 10.25-inch straight-sided, flat-bottomed glass bowl. A suction-cup-bottomed pump can go wherever in the bowl your cats like to drink (front, back, side), and pushes water up through a glass tube to cascade over a clear glass bell. There are two different siz