Sodashift vs Oh Bubbles — Sydney CO₂ Refill Comparison
Oh Bubbles ships CO₂ cylinders by Australia Post for around $14.50 each and requires a store-credit deposit on the cylinder. Sodashift delivers door-to-door in Sydney, picks up your empties, charges no deposit, and never requires a post office trip.
Price and service comparison
| Feature | Sodashift | Oh Bubbles |
|---|---|---|
| Price per cylinder | $10Cheaper at 2+ | ~$14.50 |
| Delivery method | Door-to-door, Sydney | Australia Post |
| Empty cylinder return | Collected from your door | You post back |
| Deposit | None | Store credit deposit |
| Need to be home | No | No (posted) |
| Post office required | Never | Yes — to return empties |
| Cash refund on deposit | N/A — no deposit | Store credit only |
True cost — 2 cylinders
Where Sodashift's flat delivery makes it cheaper, and the hidden extras of Oh Bubbles add up.
Frequently asked questions
How is Sodashift different from Oh Bubbles?
Oh Bubbles is a postal service — cylinders are mailed to you and you return empties via Australia Post. Sodashift is a Sydney door-to-door service — full cylinders arrive on a scheduled Tuesday or Thursday, and empties are collected from the same spot. No post office, no deposit, and you never need to be home.
Does Oh Bubbles require a deposit?
Yes. Oh Bubbles charges a cylinder deposit that is returned as store credit rather than cash. Sodashift charges no deposit — you pay for the refill and delivery only.
Is Sodashift cheaper than Oh Bubbles?
For two or more cylinders, yes. Oh Bubbles is ~$14.50 per cylinder by post. Sodashift is $10 per cylinder plus $7.99 flat delivery — for two cylinders that's $27.99 total vs Oh Bubbles' ~$29, and Sodashift's price includes door collection of your empties while Oh Bubbles requires a trip to Australia Post.
Do I need to go to Australia Post for Sodashift?
Never. Sodashift operates entirely door-to-door in Sydney. Leave your empty cylinders outside on your scheduled delivery day and full ones will be left in their place. No post office, no courier instructions, no timing required.
Sydney delivery. No post office. No deposit.
$10 per refill, flat $7.99 delivery. Empties collected from your door. You don't need to be home.
Order a Refill — $10