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Aqara vs Savant

Aqara logo

Aqara

Smart Home

Smart home sensors and automation ecosystem

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Savant logo

Savant

Smart Home

Premium customizable automation and control system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Aqara a hub is required for full functionality, and Matter accessories need a Matter controller such as the Hub M3 configured in Aqara Home first; Savant no pricing published on website or pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Aqara covers Zigbee protocol, Savant covers Customizable.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aqara and Savant actually diverge.

Attributes where Aqara and Savant differ
AttributeAqaraSavant
Pricing modelone-timequote
PlatformsIOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20162005

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Smart Home).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Aqara

  • Zigbee protocol
  • Sensor ecosystem
  • Automation scenes
  • Long battery life
  • Local processing
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Google Assistant

Only in Savant

  • Customizable
  • Multi-Room Control
  • Beautiful Interface
  • Premium Build
  • 1500+ devices
  • Voice Control
  • Mobile app
  • Touchscreens

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Aqara

  • Smart home sensors, switches and cameras on Zigbeenot Savant
  • Automations across HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThingsnot Savant
  • Matter-based smart home setupsnot Savant
  • Door locks and curtain controllers tied to routinesnot Savant

Savant

  • Smart home automationnot Aqara
  • Climate controlnot Aqara
  • Lighting and audio-visual managementnot Aqara
  • Energy management and monitoringnot Aqara

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Aqara

  • A hub is required for full functionality, and Matter accessories need a Matter controller such as the Hub M3 configured in Aqara Home first
  • Primarily a hardware company, so the app exists to run devices you have bought
  • Zigbee devices depend on the hub remaining supported

Savant

  • No pricing published on website or pricing page
  • Requires contacting sales or using dealer locator for quotes
  • Business model not clearly specified (appears to be premium consumer product)

Pricing, plan by plan

Aqara

On request
  • Door Sensor$15/month
    • Zigbee
    • Long battery
    • Instant alerts
  • Motion Sensor$20/month
    • Light sensor
    • Adjustable sensitivity
    • Pet immune
  • Hub M2$60/month
    • Zigbee hub
    • IR control
    • HomeKit support

Savant

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Savant review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Aqara if

  • You need zigbee protocol.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want sensor ecosystem.
Aqara review

Choose Savant if

  • You need customizable.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want multi-room control.
Savant review

Questions people ask

Is Aqara or Savant better?
Neither clearly leads. Aqara starts at On request and Savant at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aqara or Savant?
Aqara starts at On request and Savant at On request.
Does Aqara or Savant run on more platforms?
Aqara runs on IOS, Android. Savant runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Aqara best used for?
Aqara is most often used for smart home sensors, switches and cameras on zigbee, automations across homekit, google home, alexa and smartthings, matter-based smart home setups, door locks and curtain controllers tied to routines. Of those, smart home sensors, switches and cameras on zigbee and automations across homekit, google home, alexa and smartthings are not what Savant is typically brought in for.
What can Aqara do that Savant cannot?
Aqara covers Zigbee protocol, Sensor ecosystem, Automation scenes, Long battery life. Savant covers Customizable, Multi-Room Control, Beautiful Interface, Premium Build.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aqara: Is Aqara a software service or a device company?

Aqara is primarily a smart home device manufacturer, not a SaaS platform. They sell hardware including hubs, sensors, cameras, door locks, lighting, and controls that integrate with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Matter.

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Savant: How much does Savant cost?

Savant does not publish pricing on its website. Customers must contact the sales team or use the dealer locator to request quotes.

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Aqara: Where can I find pricing for Aqara products?

Aqara does not publish pricing details on their main website. You must visit their regional stores (us.aqara.com, eu.aqara.com) or visit the 'Where to Buy' section to see current pricing for individual devices.

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Savant: How does Savant pricing work?

Savant appears to use a custom quote model. Interested customers are directed to a 'Get Smart Consultation' or dealer locator rather than self-serve purchasing.

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Aqara: Does Aqara offer software pricing or subscriptions?

Aqara primarily sells hardware, but they do offer Aqara Studio and Aqara Builder software for business customers to design and manage smart home solutions. Pricing for these software products is not published and requires contacting Aqara directly.

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