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Blynk vs Govee

Blynk logo

Blynk

Software

IoT cloud platform with mobile app builder for connected devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Govee logo

Govee

Software

Colorful smart home and lighting solutions

From
On request
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; Govee products are sold individually at hardware prices, e.g. the Uplighter Floor Lamp lists at 179.99 USD and the TV Backlight 3 Lite at 69.99 USD, rather than bundled into a subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, Govee covers RGBIC technology.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blynk and Govee actually diverge.

Attributes where Blynk and Govee differ
AttributeBlynkGovee
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIOS, Android, Web, Any IoT deviceIOS, Android
Founded20122017

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 Blynk

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

Only in Govee

  • RGBIC technology
  • Music sync
  • DreamView
  • DIY scenes
  • Timer
  • Voice control
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Google Assistant

Both cover

  • IOS support
  • 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 Govee
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devicesnot Govee
  • Automations triggered by device datanot Govee
  • White-label device apps for a hardware productnot Govee
  • Prototyping connected devices before committing to infrastructurenot Govee

Govee

  • Gaming setupnot Blynk
  • TV ambient lightingnot Blynk
  • Room decornot Blynk
  • Outdoor lightingnot 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

Govee

  • Products are sold individually at hardware prices, e.g. the Uplighter Floor Lamp lists at 179.99 USD and the TV Backlight 3 Lite at 69.99 USD, rather than bundled into a subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

Blynk

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

Govee

On request
  • LED Strip Lights$20/month
    • Music sync
    • App control
    • Voice control
  • TV Backlights$70/month
    • Camera-based sync
    • RGBIC
    • Scene modes
  • Outdoor Lights$100/month
    • Weather resistant
    • RGBIC
    • Smart control

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 Govee if

  • You need rgbic technology.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want music sync.
Govee review

Questions people ask

Is Blynk or Govee better?
Neither clearly leads. Blynk starts at Free and Govee at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blynk or Govee?
Blynk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Blynk and On request for Govee.
Does Blynk or Govee run on more platforms?
Blynk runs on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device. Govee runs on IOS, Android.
Can I use Blynk for free?
Yes. Blynk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Govee starts at On request.
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 Govee is typically brought in for.
What can Blynk do that Govee cannot?
Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, No-Code Interface, Real-Time Control, Cloud Storage. Govee covers RGBIC technology, Music sync, DreamView, DIY scenes. Both handle IOS support, Android support.
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