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Arlo vs Tonal

Arlo logo

Arlo

Software

Wire-free security cameras with cloud intelligence

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tonal logo

Tonal

Software

The world's smartest home gym

From
$59.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Tonal requires hardware purchase (Tonal 2 equipment) to use the service
  • They diverge on capability: Arlo covers Wire-Free, Tonal covers Digital weight system.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arlo and Tonal actually diverge.

Attributes where Arlo and Tonal differ
AttributeArloTonal
Starting priceOn request$59.95/month
PlatformsIOS, Android, Web, Smart DisplaysProprietary hardware
Founded20182015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Tonal

  • Digital weight system
  • AI-powered training
  • Form feedback
  • Personalized programs
  • Strength assessment
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios 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 Tonal
  • Cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detectionnot Tonal
  • Professionally monitored home security through the Arlo appnot Tonal

Tonal

  • Home gym strength trainingnot Arlo
  • Personalized resistance trainingnot Arlo
  • Multi-user household fitnessnot 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

Tonal

  • Requires hardware purchase (Tonal 2 equipment) to use the service
  • Subscription requires minimum 12-month commitment when paired with equipment purchase

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

Tonal

$59.95/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Tonal review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Arlo if

  • You need wire-free.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays.
  • You also want 4k video.
Arlo review

Choose Tonal if

  • You need digital weight system.
  • You work on Proprietary hardware.
  • You also want ai-powered training.
Tonal review

Questions people ask

Is Arlo or Tonal better?
Neither clearly leads. Arlo starts at On request and Tonal at $59.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arlo or Tonal?
Arlo starts at On request and Tonal at $59.95/month.
Does Arlo or Tonal run on more platforms?
Arlo runs on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays. Tonal runs on Proprietary hardware.
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 Tonal is typically brought in for.
What can Arlo do that Tonal cannot?
Arlo covers Wire-Free, 4K Video, AI Detection, Color Night Vision. Tonal covers Digital weight system, AI-powered training, Form feedback, Personalized programs.
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