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Arlo vs Eufy Security

Arlo logo

Arlo

Software

Wire-free security cameras with cloud intelligence

From
On request
Rated
-
Eufy Security logo

Eufy Security

Software

Privacy-focused smart home security

From
Free
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.

Attributes where Arlo and Eufy Security differ
AttributeArloEufy Security
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, Web, Smart DisplaysIOS, Android, Web
Founded20182016

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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