Softwr

IoT & Smart Home · head to head

Blynk vs Eight Sleep

Blynk logo

Blynk

IoT & Smart Home

IoT cloud platform with mobile app builder for connected devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Eight Sleep logo

Eight Sleep

Fitness & Wellness

The sleep fitness company

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Blynk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Blynk the free tier covers 5 devices, 1 user, 100,000 messages and one week of data retention; Eight Sleep mandatory monthly subscription ($17-$33) required for core features
  • They diverge on capability: Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, Eight Sleep covers Dynamic temperature control.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blynk and Eight Sleep actually diverge.

Attributes where Blynk and Eight Sleep differ
AttributeBlynkEight Sleep
Starting priceFree$19/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIOS, Android, Web, Any IoT deviceHardware, iOS, Android
CategoryIoT & Smart HomeFitness & Wellness
Founded20122014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Blynk

  • Mobile App Builder
  • No-Code Interface
  • Real-Time Control
  • Cloud Storage
  • REST API
  • WebHooks
  • Mobile app
  • Cloud platform

Only in Eight Sleep

  • Dynamic temperature control
  • Sleep tracking
  • HRV monitoring
  • Gentle wake alarm
  • Dual zone temperature
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • WHOOP

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Blynk

  • Connecting IoT hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile appnot Eight Sleep
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devicesnot Eight Sleep
  • Automations triggered by device datanot Eight Sleep
  • White-label device apps for a hardware productnot Eight Sleep
  • Prototyping connected devices before committing to infrastructurenot Eight Sleep

Eight Sleep

  • Workout trackingnot Blynk
  • Nutrition managementnot Blynk
  • Health monitoringnot Blynk
  • Fitness coachingnot Blynk
  • Wellness improvementnot Blynk

Where each one falls short

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

Blynk

  • The free tier covers 5 devices, 1 user, 100,000 messages and one week of data retention
  • Data retention is tiered all the way up, reaching 12 months only on Enterprise
  • Automations and webhooks are rationed, from 5 scenarios and 1 webhook on free to 100 or more on Production
  • Over-the-air update campaigns are capped by tier, at 2 shipments on free and Starter
  • Production plans run from $199 to $1,099 a month depending on device count

Eight Sleep

  • Mandatory monthly subscription ($17-$33) required for core features
  • Premium pricing starts at $2,999 for mattress cover alone
  • Pod Pro mattress rated as too firm for side sleepers with delicate pressure points
  • Edge support weakness with minimal perimeter reinforcement
  • Limited to Queen and Full sizes only

Pricing, plan by plan

Blynk

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 devices
    • Basic widgets
    • Cloud sync
  • Premium$5/month
    • Unlimited devices
    • Advanced widgets
    • Priority support

Eight Sleep

$19/month
  • Autopilot$19/month
    • Auto temperature
    • Sleep reports
    • Health insights

Which should you pick?

Choose Blynk if

  • You need mobile app builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device.
  • You also want no-code interface.
Blynk review

Choose Eight Sleep if

  • You need dynamic temperature control.
  • You work on Hardware, iOS, Android.
  • You also want sleep tracking.
Eight Sleep review

Questions people ask

Is Blynk or Eight Sleep better?
Neither clearly leads. Blynk starts at Free and Eight Sleep at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blynk or Eight Sleep?
Blynk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Blynk and $19/month for Eight Sleep.
Does Blynk or Eight Sleep run on more platforms?
Blynk runs on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device. Eight Sleep runs on Hardware, iOS, Android.
Can I use Blynk for free?
Yes. Blynk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Eight Sleep starts at $19/month.
What is Blynk best used for?
Blynk is most often used for connecting iot hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile app, over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devices, automations triggered by device data, white-label device apps for a hardware product. Of those, connecting iot hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile app and over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devices are not what Eight Sleep is typically brought in for.
What can Blynk do that Eight Sleep cannot?
Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, No-Code Interface, Real-Time Control, Cloud Storage. Eight Sleep covers Dynamic temperature control, Sleep tracking, HRV monitoring, Gentle wake alarm. Both handle Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Eight Sleep: What is the temperature control range of Eight Sleep?

Eight Sleep Pod offers independent temperature adjustment on each side of the bed, with a range of 55 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Each side can be controlled separately, allowing couples to have different preferences.

Source
Eight Sleep: Is a subscription required for Eight Sleep Pod?

Yes, Eight Sleep Pod requires a mandatory monthly subscription with three tiers ranging from $17 to $33 per month. The subscription includes access to sleep tracking, autopilot features, and other health analytics.

Source
Eight Sleep: What are the available sizes for Eight Sleep?

Eight Sleep Pod is available only in Full and Queen sizes. Half-size options are not available, which may limit options for smaller beds.

Source
Eight Sleep: What wearables does Eight Sleep integrate with?

Eight Sleep integrates with 40+ wearables through its Terra API partnership, including Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Oura, WHOOP, and syncs with Apple Health and Google Fit.

Source
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Blynk

More on Eight Sleep

Keep looking

Other head to heads