Buying a breast pump can feel like detective work. With countless tabs open, you can spend hours searching for the differences between Willow Go or Willow 3.0 versus other wearable pumps. Instead of letting you spend all that time searching, we are compiling comparisons for you.

Today: Willow 3.0 and Willow Go vs. the Lansinoh Wearable Breast Pump.

Here's the breakdown:

• Willow 3.0 provides 360-degree leak-proof mobility; Lansinoh wearable breast pump is hands-free but not meant to be used bending over.

• Willow 3.0 and Willow Go fit fully in-bra with no tubes, cords, or clunky motors; Lansinoh Wearable Breast Pump slips in your bra but not fully.

• Willow pumps can be monitored on the Willow App.

• Willow Go offers either 5 oz or 7 oz milk containers. Willow 3.0 gives a choice of ready-to-store milk bags or reusable containers. Both Willow 3.0 options hold 4 oz. Laninoh wearable breast pump offers 8 oz collection cups.

• Willow 3.0 is the most expensive option of the three, while Willow Go is second, followed by Lansinoh.

One of the best features of a wearable pump is the ability to move around while pumping. While every wearable pump offers more mobility than a traditional pump, there are ranges of wearable pump mobility.

• Willow 3.0 provides 360-degree mobility, allowing you to pump in any position without worrying about leaking! The 100% leak-proof capability requires the ready-to-store milk bags. Moms love the instant-seal milk bags because they remove the extra step of transferring milk and help make sure you don’t spill a drop of that liquid gold. Plus, there are no caps or tricky seals to worry about. Pump, pop them out, and store them in the fridge or freezer, spill-free. Willow 3.0 also has reusable container options, should you want a more eco-friendly solution.

• Willow Go also has a fully in-bra design, allowing you to pump discreetly and efficiently while remaining upright (generally 45° mobility without leaks).

• Lansinoh Wearable Breast Pump allows you to pump hands-free after slipping the pump into your bra.

Unlike a traditional pump, you have to charge wearable pumps! If you sit down to pump and it is not charged, you will not be able to pump until it has built up a charge.

• Willow 3.0 lasts up to 5 pumping sessions.

• Willow Go lasts up to 3 pumping sessions.

• Lansinoh Wearable Breast Pump lasts for an average of 8 pumping sessions.

Both Willow and Lansinoh take approximately two hours to fully charge.

Cost is an important factor when choosing the pump that is right for you. Depending on your insurance provider, you could be eligible to receive some level of coverage for your breast pump! How much coverage you are eligible for will depend on your insurance. You could save up to 40% off your Willow pumps, pending insurance coverage. Remember: this is not an investment only for your baby but for you and your time!

• Willow 3.0 - $499.99 for two pumps.

• Willow Go - $349.99 for two pumps.

• Lansinoh Wearable Breast Pump - $249.99 for two pumps.

• Willow 3.0’s easy assembly is meant for multitaskers, with two of the parts being dishwasher-safe. Users can monitor and control their pumping sessions live in the Willow App. The app can be controlled from a phone or Apple Watch for added convenience.

• Willow Go offers one-handed assembly, perfect for a new mom or mom of multiples! Like the 3.0, Willow Go parts are dishwasher-safe! Willow Go moms enjoy access to real-time session timing, app control, personalized services, and expert-backed content to support the pumping journey inside the Willow App.

• The Willow app is home to any software updates your pump needs for both models. You don’t have to use the app, but please download it to keep your pump up to date!

• Lansinoh Wearable Breast Pump has 5 dishwasher-safe parts that are easily assembled. The Lansinoh Wearable Pump does not have an app and cannot be paired with the Lansinoh Smartpump Baby app.

Whether traditional or wearable, every pump offers different levels of suction and expression modes. How much customization control you have is the true question. This customization allows you to adjust your pump to the perfect settings for your body.

No matter what pump you have, if you do not have the right size flange, you are not going to get optimal output. Be sure you know your flange size before pumping!

• Willow 3.0 is equipped with 7 levels of adjustable suction. Willow’s Smart Suction technology automatically switches from stimulation to expression mode when it senses a letdown and will make adjustments to help optimize your pumping session. Willow 3.0 includes 24mm breast shields and the option to choose inserts or flanges ranging from 13mm to 27mm at check out for an additional cost.

• Willow Go is designed to work with all breast sizes. With 15 levels of customizable, hospital-grade suction, you will find your perfect settings! The Willow Go includes the 21mm and 24 mm flanges, with the ability to purchase inserts or larger sizes ranging from 13mm to 27mm.

• Lansinoh Wearable Breast Pump offers 8 suction levels. The 2-phase technology paired with 3 pumping modes can help you find the fit you are looking for. The pump comes with 25mm and 30.5mm flanges, as well as 21mm and 28mm flange inserts.

When pumping with a wearable pump, you do not have to pump into bottles. Instead, there is the option to pump into containers or milk bags, depending on your pump.

• Willow 3.0 has a 4 oz capacity per breast with the option of using reusable containers or ready-to-store, leak-proof milk bags.

• Willow Go offers the highest capacity of fully in-bra wearable pumps with the option between a 5 or 7 oz reusable container per breast.

• Lansinoh Wearable Breast Pump click-tight cups hold 8 oz per breast.

• Willow 3.0 requires you to monitor your milk output. There is no automatic shut-off when the collection cup reaches capacity! You can, however, monitor your output in the app!

• Willow Go’s auto shut-off feature will end your pump session when your collection cup is full. A flashing light on the pump and in the mobile app notifies you that the pumping session has ended.

• Lansinoh Wearable Breast Pump does not have an auto shut-off feature to alert you when your collection cups are full.

Willow and Lansinoh are reputable, household brand names. The ultimate difference between the two is their technologies and application access.

When making your decision, be sure to look at the big picture. If you are unsure why you should choose Willow or don’t know which is right for you, check out our blog filled with resources to answer your questions!