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Blynk vs TP-Link Kasa

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Blynk

Software

IoT cloud platform with mobile app builder for connected devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

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; TP-Link Kasa devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD
  • They diverge on capability: Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blynk and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where Blynk and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeBlynkTP-Link Kasa
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIOS, Android, Web, Any IoT deviceIOS, Android, Web
Founded20121996

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 TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • IFTTT

Both cover

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

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot Blynk
  • Automationnot Blynk
  • Voice controlnot Blynk
  • Budget smart homenot 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

TP-Link Kasa

  • Devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD

Pricing, plan by plan

Blynk

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

TP-Link Kasa

On request
  • Smart Plug$10/month
    • WiFi
    • Voice control
    • Scheduling
  • Smart Switch$20/month
    • In-wall installation
    • Dimming
    • 3-way support

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 TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.
TP-Link Kasa review

Questions people ask

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