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Arlo vs Eufy Security

Arlo
Software
Wire-free security cameras with cloud intelligence
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Eufy Security has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Arlo without an Arlo Secure subscription the cameras are limited to live streaming and two-way audio, with no cloud video history; Eufy Security devices like the Video Doorbell E340 list at 149.99 USD, and while local storage avoids a subscription fee, no pricing is published for optional cloud/professional monitoring plans
- They diverge on capability: Arlo covers Wire-Free, Eufy Security covers Local storage.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Arlo and Eufy Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Arlo | Eufy Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | one-time |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays | IOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2018 | 2016 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Arlo
- Wire-Free
- 4K Video
- AI Detection
- Color Night Vision
- Alexa
- Google Home
- HomeKit
- SmartThings
Only in Eufy Security
- Local storage
- AI detection
- 2K/4K video
- Night vision
- Two-way audio
- No monthly fees
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Assistant
Both cover
- IOS support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Arlo
- Wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight camerasnot Eufy Security
- Cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detectionnot Eufy Security
- Professionally monitored home security through the Arlo appnot Eufy Security
Eufy Security
- Home securitynot Arlo
- Package detectionnot Arlo
- Baby monitoringnot Arlo
- Pet watchingnot Arlo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Arlo
- Without an Arlo Secure subscription the cameras are limited to live streaming and two-way audio, with no cloud video history
- Video history, Activity Zones and Advanced Detection require the paid Arlo Plus plan
- 24/7 Professional Monitoring and 24/7 Emergency Response are only on the Premium plan
- 24/7 continuous recording is an add-on to Premium and covers up to three cameras only
- Unlimited camera plans apply only to Arlo cameras at a single residential location on the same account
- Cameras must be bought as hardware before any plan applies, and the included plan is a trial that ends
Eufy Security
- Devices like the Video Doorbell E340 list at 149.99 USD, and while local storage avoids a subscription fee, no pricing is published for optional cloud/professional monitoring plans
Pricing, plan by plan
Arlo
On request- Arlo Secure$2.99/month
- 30-day cloud
- AI detection
- 1 camera
- Arlo Secure Plus$14.99/month
- Unlimited cameras
- 24/7 recording
- E911
Eufy Security
Free- Solo Camera$50/month
- Local storage
- AI detection
- No monthly fee
- Video Doorbell$160/month
- 2K video
- Local storage
- Human detection
- HomeBase System$200/month
- 16GB storage
- Alarm
- Multiple cameras
Which should you pick?
Choose Arlo if
- You need wire-free.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays.
- You also want 4k video.
Choose Eufy Security if
- You need local storage.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want ai detection.
Questions people ask
- Is Arlo or Eufy Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Arlo starts at On request and Eufy Security at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Arlo or Eufy Security?
- Eufy Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Arlo and Free for Eufy Security.
- Does Arlo or Eufy Security run on more platforms?
- Arlo runs on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays. Eufy Security runs on IOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use Eufy Security for free?
- Yes. Eufy Security has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Arlo starts at On request.
- What is Arlo best used for?
- Arlo is most often used for wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight cameras, cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detection, professionally monitored home security through the arlo app. Of those, wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight cameras and cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detection are not what Eufy Security is typically brought in for.
- What can Arlo do that Eufy Security cannot?
- Arlo covers Wire-Free, 4K Video, AI Detection, Color Night Vision. Eufy Security covers Local storage, AI detection, 2K/4K video, Night vision. Both handle IOS support, Android support, Web support.
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