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Control4 vs Losant

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Control4

Software

Premium integrated control system for smart homes and buildings

From
$1000/project
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Losant

Software

Cloud-based IoT platform with visualization and workflow automation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Losant has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Control4 requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option; Losant no pricing is published at any tier, and the pricing page is a survey form rather than a rate card
  • They diverge on capability: Control4 covers Integrated Control, Losant covers Device Connectivity.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Control4 and Losant actually diverge.

Attributes where Control4 and Losant differ
AttributeControl4Losant
Starting price$1000/projectFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hubCloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration
Founded20032014

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 Control4

  • Integrated Control
  • Lighting
  • Climate
  • Security
  • Entertainment
  • 1000+ devices
  • Voice Control
  • Touchscreens

Only in Losant

  • Device Connectivity
  • Data Visualization
  • Workflow Engine
  • REST API
  • Dashboard builder
  • Alert system
  • Data export
  • Cloud support

Both cover

  • Mobile app

What people use each for

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

Control4

  • Whole-home automationnot Losant
  • Commercial building controlnot Losant
  • Custom installationnot Losant
  • Luxury smart homenot Losant

Losant

  • Building IoT applications with device management and visual workflowsnot Control4
  • Collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipmentnot Control4

Where each one falls short

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

Control4

  • Requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option
  • Limited device compatibility; works best with Control4-certified ecosystems
  • Subscription required for remote access and advanced features
  • System complexity requires technical knowledge or ongoing dealer support

Losant

  • No pricing is published at any tier, and the pricing page is a survey form rather than a rate card
  • Device counts, data retention and payload allowances are all quoted rather than listed

Pricing, plan by plan

Control4

$1000/project

No published plan breakdown. See the Control4 review.

Losant

Free
  • SandboxFree
    • Limited devices
    • Basic features
    • Community support
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Unlimited devices
    • Advanced analytics
    • Premium support

Which should you pick?

Choose Control4 if

  • You need integrated control.
  • You work on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub.
  • You also want lighting.
Control4 review

Choose Losant if

  • You need device connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration.
  • You also want data visualization.
Losant review

Questions people ask

Is Control4 or Losant better?
Neither clearly leads. Control4 starts at $1000/project and Losant at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Control4 or Losant?
Losant has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/project for Control4 and Free for Losant.
Does Control4 or Losant run on more platforms?
Control4 runs on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub. Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration.
Can I use Losant for free?
Yes. Losant has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Control4 starts at $1000/project.
What is Control4 best used for?
Control4 is most often used for whole-home automation, commercial building control, custom installation, luxury smart home. Of those, whole-home automation and commercial building control are not what Losant is typically brought in for.
What can Control4 do that Losant cannot?
Control4 covers Integrated Control, Lighting, Climate, Security. Losant covers Device Connectivity, Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, REST API. Both handle Mobile app.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Control4: What devices can Control4 control?

Control4 controls connected home devices including lighting, audio, video, climate control, locks, intercoms, and security systems. Compatibility varies by device brand and integration type.

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Control4: Does Control4 require a subscription?

Control4 systems work locally without subscription, but the Connect service subscription adds remote access and premium features. Connect pricing varies; as of 2026, base Connect is optional.

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Control4: Is professional installation required for Control4?

Yes. Control4 systems are professionally installed and configured by certified Control4 dealers. Installation complexity and cost depend on system scope and home size.

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