Head to head · updated 2026-07-19
Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi vs Freedom Plus: which robot wins?
Dolphin (Maytronics)'s Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi against Polaris's Freedom Plus — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.
| Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi | Freedom Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| EST. PRICE | $899 | $1,499 |
| POOL SIZE | Up to 33 ft | Up to 1,800 sq ft |
| CLEANS | Floor + walls + waterline | Floor + walls + waterline |
| FILTER | Top-load fine cartridges | Cordless, 2.5 hrs |
| CYCLE | 2 hrs | Push-button surface return |
| CORD | Anti-tangle swivel | Decades of pool pedigree |
| AVAILABILITY | Shipping | Shipping |
| WHICHBOT SCORE | 8.4 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| OUR TAKE | The default answer — years atop every pool-robot list for a reason: it just cleans, season after season. The safe recommendation that keeps being right. | The pool-store pick — Polaris pedigree in a modern cordless body, with dealer support your pool guy actually respects. |
* Prices are estimates from public statements and filings. Availability changes weekly.
WHICHBOT VERDICT
For most buyers we give the nod to Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi thanks to a lower estimated price. But it's closer than the score suggests: Freedom Plus wins if your priority is owners who buy where their pool professional shops.
CHOOSE THE NAUTILUS CC PLUS WI-FI IF…
- In-ground pool owners who want the boring, correct choice.
- Proven multi-season reliability
- Excellent scrubbing on walls/waterline
CHOOSE THE FREEDOM PLUS IF…
- Owners who buy where their pool professional shops.
- Trusted brand with dealer network
- Convenient surface-return recall
Frequently asked
Which is better, the Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi or the Freedom Plus?
It depends on your goal. In-ground pool owners who want the boring, correct choice. By contrast: Owners who buy where their pool professional shops. Our scores: Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi 8.4/10, Freedom Plus 7.8/10.
How do the prices compare: Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi vs Freedom Plus?
Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi: $899. Freedom Plus: $1,499. Figures compiled from public sources as of July 2026; service and lease pricing is quoted per project.
Can I get either of them today?
Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi: Shipping — Shipping now - the category's best-seller for years. Freedom Plus: Shipping — Shipping now through pool dealers and retail.
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