Saniflo is essentially the only credible US-market brand for macerating (upflush) toilets — the specialty toilets used in basement bathrooms, attic conversions, and other locations where gravity drainage to the main sewer line isn't feasible. The Saniflo product line covers entry-level residential through commercial-rated configurations, and the brand has been the US market leader for macerator toilets since the 1980s.
The Saniaccess 3 ($1,099–$1,349) is the entry-level macerating system — handles a single toilet plus optional sink/shower input, vertical lift up to 15 feet and horizontal run up to 150 feet. For basic basement bathroom installations, this is the standard pick.
The Saniplus Compact ($1,299–$1,549) packages the same macerator capability into a smaller footprint — the macerator unit sits behind the toilet bowl rather than as a separate freestanding component. Better for tight basement bathroom layouts but slightly less powerful than the Saniaccess 3.
The Sanibest Pro ($1,599–$1,949) is the heavy-duty pick — separate grinder for tough waste loads (handles "flushable" wipes, sanitary products without clogging), commercial-rated motor, vertical lift up to 25 feet. The only Saniflo unit cleared for light commercial use. Our best-overall pick for basement installations where reliability over 15+ years matters more than upfront cost.
Total installed cost for a Saniflo system in a basement: $2,500–$4,500 — includes the unit ($1,099–$1,949), plumber install ($800–$1,500 for discharge plumbing and toilet hookup), electrician for the 110V outlet ($200–$400 if not already present), and miscellaneous parts. Significantly less than the alternative of pumping/grinding a full conventional drain to the main sewer line, which can run $8,000–$15,000+.