Plunge pool vs inground pool.
Updated October 2026 · By the Lone Star Spas team in Texas
A plug-and-play plunge pool costs $16,995 to $21,995 and is swimmable the day after delivery. An inground pool in Texas usually runs $60,000 to $100,000 and takes months. The plunge pool is smaller, but it fits yards a pool never could.
Side by side
| Plunge pool | Inground pool | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $16,995 to $21,995 | $60,000 to $100,000+ |
| Time to swim | Next day after delivery | 3 to 9 months |
| Digging | None | Full excavation |
| Size | 15 or 19 feet long | Usually 30 feet and up |
| Moves with you | Yes | No |