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Control4 vs Savant

Control4 logo

Control4

Smart Home

Premium integrated control system for smart homes and buildings

From
$1000/project
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Savant logo

Savant

Smart Home

Premium customizable automation and control system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Control4 requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option; Savant no pricing published on website or pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Control4 covers Integrated Control, Savant covers Customizable.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Control4 and Savant actually diverge.

Attributes where Control4 and Savant differ
AttributeControl4Savant
Starting price$1000/projectOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsMobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hubWeb, Mobile
Founded20032005

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Smart Home).

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
  • Physical system support
  • Web portal support

Only in Savant

  • Customizable
  • Multi-Room Control
  • Beautiful Interface
  • Premium Build
  • 1500+ devices
  • Control systems support
  • Touchscreens support
  • Voice assistants support

Both cover

  • Voice Control
  • Mobile app
  • Touchscreens
  • Mobile apps support

What people use each for

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

Control4

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

Savant

  • Smart home automationnot Control4
  • Climate controlnot Control4
  • Lighting and audio-visual managementnot Control4
  • Energy management and monitoringnot 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

Savant

  • No pricing published on website or pricing page
  • Requires contacting sales or using dealer locator for quotes
  • Business model not clearly specified (appears to be premium consumer product)

Pricing, plan by plan

Control4

$1000/project

No published plan breakdown. See the Control4 review.

Savant

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Savant review.

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 Savant if

  • You need customizable.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want multi-room control.
Savant review

Questions people ask

Is Control4 or Savant better?
Neither clearly leads. Control4 starts at $1000/project and Savant at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Control4 or Savant?
Control4 starts at $1000/project and Savant at On request.
Does Control4 or Savant run on more platforms?
Control4 runs on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub. Savant runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Savant is typically brought in for.
What can Control4 do that Savant cannot?
Control4 covers Integrated Control, Lighting, Climate, Security. Savant covers Customizable, Multi-Room Control, Beautiful Interface, Premium Build. Both handle Voice Control, Mobile app, Touchscreens, Mobile apps support.

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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Savant: How much does Savant cost?

Savant does not publish pricing on its website. Customers must contact the sales team or use the dealer locator to request quotes.

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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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Savant: How does Savant pricing work?

Savant appears to use a custom quote model. Interested customers are directed to a 'Get Smart Consultation' or dealer locator rather than self-serve purchasing.

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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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