Cuddy vs Joolca GottaGo: One is a Composting Toilet. The Other Isn’t.

If you’re planning your next off-grid trip, a reliable toilet solution is probably high on your list. Two options you might be weighing up are the Cuddy composting toilet and the Joolca GottaGo. Both separate liquids and solids, both are compact – but they’re not in the same league when it comes to performance.

Here’s why Cuddy stands out as a true composting toilet – and why the GottaGo, while clever, isn’t designed for long-term, odour-free use.

🌱 Composting vs Dry Toilets: Know the Difference

Joolca GottaGo:
The GottaGo does separate liquids and solids, which is a huge step up from basic chemical or bucket toilets. But it stops there. Once waste enters the solids container, there’s no airflow, no agitation, and no drying – meaning no composting process begins. Solids stay damp, increasing the chance of smells and requiring more frequent emptying.

Cuddy:
Cuddy takes waste management to the next level. It’s a proper composting toilet with:
✔ A manual agitator to aerate and break up waste, helping it dry faster.
✔ A ventilation system with a carbon filter that draws moisture and odours out of the solids bin.
✔ Separation of liquids to keep the solids dry and odour-free.

This creates the right environment for composting to start, meaning less smell and less frequent emptying.

💨 Odour Control

Joolca GottaGo:
Because there’s no fan or airflow, odours can develop as moisture builds up in the solids container. Regular emptying is needed to avoid smells.

Cuddy:
Cuddy’s ventilation fan and carbon filter keep air moving through the solids bin, drying waste and virtually eliminating odours. This makes it a realistic option for daily, long-term use in a van or tiny home.

🔄 Waste Management and Capacity

Joolca GottaGo:
The GottaGo is designed for short-term use. Solids must be removed and disposed of before odours or moisture build up. There’s no system to reduce waste volume over time.

Cuddy:
Cuddy’s system allows solids to begin breaking down in the bin. Combined with the agitator and ventilation, this means the solids bin needs emptying far less often than the GottaGo.

🔌 Power Requirements

Joolca GottaGo:
Completely non-electric, which makes it ultra-portable. But this comes at the cost of not having airflow to manage moisture and odours.

Cuddy:
Cuddy requires minimal power for its fan (USB or 12V) but gains huge benefits in odour control and drying.

📏 Size and Portability

Joolca GottaGo:
The GottaGo is lightweight and compact, perfect for campers who want a basic toilet solution they can pack away.

Cuddy:
Cuddy is slightly larger and heavier but still compact enough to be kept portable or installed in vans and tiny homes. It’s designed as a permanent, ready-to-use toilet.

🏆 The Verdict: Why Cuddy Wins

The GottaGo is a great lightweight option for campers and short trips, but it’s essentially a dry toilet with separation – not a composting system.

Cuddy is a true composting toilet designed for regular use. With airflow, agitation, and effective odour management, it’s ideal for vans, caravans, and tiny homes where you want a permanent, low-maintenance solution.