Mirador 111DA
$2,399 10 × 13 ft · Nov 15, 2026
9.2/10 · Excellent
The best value right now: aluminum louvers at the 111S price.
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The top 3 of this ranking, prices for the size shown.
No. 1
No. 2
8.8/10 · Very good
A 100 mph rating under $2,000, freestanding.
No. 3
8.7/10 · Good
A proven Costco-sold kit around $2,400.
"For the money" here means a freestanding kit you can buy for $2,500 or less at its reference size (10×12, 12×10 or 10×13), with every published number weighed by the same formula as the main ranking. We did not invent a value index: the order is our overall score, the same one shown everywhere on this site.
At this price the choice is mostly steel versus aluminum, and a sale changed the order this month: Mirador sells the aluminum 111DA for the same $2,399 as its steel-louver 111S at 10×13, with higher published ratings. The steel Backyard Discovery Sarasota answers with 100 mph and a 5-year warranty for $1,999. Several cheaper aluminum kits publish no snow rating at all, or a one-year warranty.
Wall-mounted kits have their own list, because attaching to the house changes the budget (ledger, flashing, often a permit).
The ranking
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Mirador 111DA
9.2/10 · ExcellentTop pickBest for: The best value right now: aluminum louvers at the 111S price
- Aluminum frame and double-layer aluminum louvers
- 102 mph and 26.6 psf, per Mirador, professionally anchored
- $2,399 for 10×13 on Nov 15, 2026 (same as the 111S)
The catch: The 10×10 costs the same $2,399 as the 10×13, and the low price is a sale on a $2,999 list price that may not last.
$2,399In stock at Mirador Outdoor storeCheck price at MiradorSee its full specs
10 × 13 ft, kit only · checked Nov 15, 2026 - 2
Backyard Discovery Sarasota
8.8/10 · Very goodBest for: A 100 mph rating under $2,000, freestanding
- 100 mph and 2,100 lb roof load, anchored per the manual
- 5-year warranty
- Optional $649 assembly service from the brand
The catch: Steel louvers and frame: heavier (530 lb) and a scratch needs touch-up. 15% restocking fee on returns.
$1,999In stock at Backyard Discovery storeCheck price at Backyard DiscoveryRead the BD Sarasota review
12 × 10 ft, kit only · checked Nov 15, 2026 - 3
Mirador 111S
8.7/10 · GoodBest for: A proven Costco-sold kit around $2,400
- Sold at Mirador and Costco ($2,199.99 at Costco for 10×13)
- Hand crank, 93° louvers, integrated drainage
- Two people, about four hours, per Mirador
The catch: Steel louvers, and right now the aluminum 111DA costs the same $2,399 at 10×13 with higher ratings. Retail listings also quote a lower 70 mph.
$2,399In stock at Mirador Outdoor storeCheck price at MiradorRead the Mirador 111S review
10 × 13 ft, kit only · checked Nov 15, 2026 - 4
Mirador 80S
8.4/10 · GoodBest for: The lowest price from a known brand
- From $1,099 (10×10)
- Hand crank, 90° louvers
- Same Mirador assembly kit and anchor bolts
The catch: All steel and a 2-year warranty. The ratings are the lowest of the Mirador range.
$1,799In stock at Mirador Outdoor storeCheck price at MiradorRead the Mirador 80S review
10 × 12 ft, kit only · checked Nov 15, 2026 - 5
Domi Louvered Pergola
8.2/10 · GoodBest for: Curtains and netting in the box
- Curtains and netting included
- Aluminum frame and louvers
- In stock in five sizes
The catch: Domi lists 50 mph in one place and 72 mph in another, and 5 years vs 1 year of warranty. Get it in writing.
$1,949.99In stock at Domi storeCheck price at DomiRead the Domi Louvered review
10 × 13 ft, kit only · checked Nov 15, 2026 - 6
Purple Leaf Caesar
8.1/10 · FairBest for: Long, narrow patios (sizes up to 13×30)
- Aluminum, 4.53 in columns
- Up to 70 mph when properly installed, per Purple Leaf
- Many sizes in stock
The catch: 1-year warranty and no published snow load.
$2,129In stock at Purple Leaf storeCheck price at Purple LeafSee its full specs
10 × 12 ft, kit only · checked Nov 15, 2026 - 7
Purple Leaf Athena
8.0/10 · FairBest for: The widest choice of sizes and colors
- 13 sizes from 10×12 to 14×24
- Two independent roof zones
- Aluminum, 4.33 in posts
The catch: A 1-year warranty, no published snow load, and 4–6 people to install.
$2,499In stock at Purple Leaf storeCheck price at Purple LeafRead the Purple Leaf Athena review
10 × 12 ft, kit only · checked Nov 15, 2026 - 8
EROMMY Louvered Pergola
7.8/10 · FairBest for: The lowest price per square foot
- About $9 per square foot
- Curtains and mosquito netting included
- Aluminum frame
The catch: No wind or snow rating, a 1-year warranty, and 20% off your refund if you return it for a non-quality reason.
$1,099.99In stock at EROMMY storeCheck price at EROMMYRead the EROMMY Louvered review
10 × 12 ft, kit only · checked Nov 15, 2026 - 9
VEIKOUS Steel Louvered
7.6/10 · FairBest for: Solar lights on a budget
- Two independent louver zones
- Solar lighting included
- Built-in drainage
The catch: No wind, snow or warranty figure on the product page.
$1,599.99In stock at VEIKOUS storeCheck price at VEIKOUSSee its full specs
10 × 13 ft, kit only · checked Nov 15, 2026
Side by side
| Criterion | Mirador 111DA9.2/10 · $2,39910 × 13 ft · Nov 15, 2026 |  Purple Leaf Caesar8.1/10 · $2,12910 × 12 ft · Nov 15, 2026 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.2/10 · Excellent | 8.8/10 · Very good | 8.7/10 · Good | 8.4/10 · Good | 8.2/10 · Good | 8.1/10 · Fair |
| Price checked | $2,399 for 10 × 13 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only | $1,999 for 12 × 10 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only | $2,399 for 10 × 13 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only | $1,799 for 10 × 12 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only | $1,949.99 for 10 × 13 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only | $2,129 for 10 × 12 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only |
| Price per sq ft | $18.5 | $16.7 | $18.5 | $15 | $15 | $17.7 |
| Sizes sold | 10×10, 10×13, 10×20, 13×13, 13×20 | 10×10, 12×10, 14×10, 16×10, 18×10, 20×10 | 10×10, 10×13, 10×20 | 10×10, 10×12, 10×20 | 10×10, 10×12, 10×13, 12×16, 12×20 | 10×12, 10×14, 10×16, 11×15, 13×15, 10×20, 13×20 |
| Frame / louvers | Aluminum / Double-layer aluminum | Powder-coated galvanized steel / Galvanized steel | Powder-coated aluminum / Galvanized steel | Galvanized steel / Galvanized steel | Aluminum / Aluminum | Aluminum / Aluminum |
| Roof control | Hand crank, louvers open to 98° | Included wand opens and closes the louvers | Hand crank, louvers open up to 93° | Hand crank, louvers open to 90° | Manual louvers | Adjustable louvers, manual |
| Mounting | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Wind (brand) | 102 mph | 100 mph | 90.2 mph | 78.5 mph | 50 mph | 70 mph |
| Snow (brand) | 26.6 psf | 17.5 psf (our calc.) | 20.8 psf | 15.7 psf | 15 psf | Not published |
| Warranty | 4+1 years: 4 years, plus 1 with product registration | 5-year warranty | 3+1 years: 3 years, plus 1 year when you register the product with Mirador | 2 years (Mirador spec block), plus 1 year with product registration per Mirador's warranty page | 5 years on the hardtop roof and frame on the product page, but "Warranty Time 1 year" on the store refund policy; we score the lower figure | 1 year |
| Returns | Return, refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt | Returns within 30 days of receipt; 15% restocking fee and shipping paid by the buyer | Return, refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt (Mirador store) | Return, refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt | 30-day refund for unopened, unused items | 30-day refund for unopened items |
| Buy | Check price at Mirador | Check price at Backyard Discovery | Check price at Mirador | Check price at Mirador | Check price at Domi | Check price at Purple Leaf |
Questions buyers ask
What is the cheapest louvered pergola worth buying?
The EROMMY 10×12 costs $1,099.99 with curtains and netting, but publishes no wind or snow rating and carries a 1-year warranty. The Mirador 80S 10×10 costs $1,099 and publishes 78.5 mph with professional anchoring.
Is a steel louvered pergola a bad idea?
No, but it needs care: galvanized steel is protected until the coating is scratched through. Touch up chips promptly. Steel kits here also weigh more, which helps in wind once anchored.
How much should I budget beyond the kit?
Plan for a level concrete pad or footings, anchors, and assembly if you do not do it yourself. Brands that price assembly list $495 (PERGOLUX) and $649 (Backyard Discovery). Our cost guide breaks it down.
Do cheap louvered pergolas leak?
Closed louvers shed most rain into gutters, but none of the budget kits claim to be watertight. Expect drips at the edges in wind-driven rain.