Domi vs Purple Leaf

Lineup and price range

Domi Outdoor Living has eight models, from the wall-mounted gazebo 10' x 12' at $649.99 to the louvered pergola 10' x 20' at $1,999.99. Four are louvered pergolas and four are hardtop gazebos. Purple Leaf has four Athena louvered pergolas, from $2,499 to $5,699. Only the pergolas compare directly. Brand pages: Domi and Purple Leaf.

Same size, different price

The clearest pair is 10' x 16'. The Domi pergola costs $1,799.99, and the Purple Leaf Athena costs $3,409. Both cover 160 sq ft, so price divided by covered area is $11.25 per square foot against $21.31. The gap is $1,609.01. Both state a 72 mph wind rating.

Domi's 10' x 20' covers 200 sq ft for $1,999.99, or $10.00 per square foot. Purple Leaf's 12' x 16' covers 192 sq ft for $3,499, or $18.22, which is $1,499.01 more for a smaller area.

Ratings and warranty

Domi states a snow load of 14 lb/sq ft on all four pergolas. Purple Leaf states none, so it cannot appear on our snow list. Domi gives a 5 year warranty on every model and Purple Leaf gives 1 year. The frames differ: Domi uses aluminum and steel with a galvanized steel roof, while Purple Leaf uses aluminum with aluminum louvers. Domi lists its louvers as not motorized and Purple Leaf does not say. Neither pergola includes curtains or netting.

Which fits which buyer

Choose Domi if price, warranty and a stated snow load matter most. The 10' x 20' is first on the under $2,000 list and fifth on the louvered list. Choose Purple Leaf only if you need more than 200 sq ft: its 14' x 24' covers 336 sq ft for $5,699 and is first on the large pergolas list, while Domi's largest pergola is 200 sq ft. Purple Leaf also lists a taller 7.9 ft frame and 90 degree louver rotation, two details Domi leaves out. Compare Purple Leaf with Kozyard as well.