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The Catit Flower fountains tend to work best for finicky cats because the flowing water and wide, shallow design feel less threatening than enclosed models. If your cat's already skeptical, start with one that has adjustable flow settings so you can dial it down - sometimes the cascade is too intense and they'll just stick to the bowl instead. Stainless steel ones are easier to keep clean (which matters since cats notice grime), and having multiple water stations around the house helps too, since some picky drinkers just want options. You might need to try a couple before finding what clicks with your cat, but fountains with good filtration and quiet motors tend to get more use than the noisier or dirtier alternatives.
Picky cats usually want moving water because it looks fresher and appeals to their hunting instincts. The Catit Flower Fountain is solid for this - the flower design with adjustable flow rates lets you dial in what your cat actually prefers, and the wide basin catches splashes. Drinkwell fountains also have a good rep for getting reluctant drinkers interested, especially the models with multiple water levels so they can drink from whatever height feels natural.
Material matters more than people think. Stainless steel holds up better than plastic and doesn't retain odors or bacteria the same way, which finicky cats can definitely sense. If your cat is really resistant, try starting with just a regular running faucet or a still bowl alongside a fountain - sometimes they need to warm up to the idea. Also check that whatever you get has replaceable filters and isn't a pain to clean, because a gross fountain defeats the whole purpose.
One thing that helped with my own cat was putting the fountain in a different room from the food bowl. Cats naturally don't like drinking where they eat, which is wild but true. If your cat still won't bite, make sure they're actually drinking enough water elsewhere before you panic - some cats just drink less visibly than others.
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