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Control4 vs Crestron

Control4 logo

Control4

Smart Home

Premium integrated control system for smart homes and buildings

From
$1000/project
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Crestron logo

Crestron

Smart Home

Enterprise-grade control and automation technology

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; Crestron no published pricing or pricing tiers; no specific product prices disclosed.
  • They diverge on capability: Control4 covers Integrated Control, Crestron covers Enterprise Control.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Control4 and Crestron actually diverge.

Attributes where Control4 and Crestron differ
AttributeControl4Crestron
Starting price$1000/projectOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsMobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hubControl systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens
Founded20031971

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
  • Voice Control
  • Mobile app

Only in Crestron

  • Enterprise Control
  • Powerful Programming
  • Extensive Integration
  • Reliability
  • 5000+ devices
  • Custom protocols
  • Web/Mobile apps
  • Touch panels

Both cover

  • Mobile apps support

What people use each for

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

Control4

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

Crestron

  • Conference room automationnot Control4
  • Building managementnot Control4
  • Campus-wide controlnot Control4
  • Corporate AVnot 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

Crestron

  • No published pricing or pricing tiers; no specific product prices disclosed.
  • The pricing page only announces a 10% global price increase effective March 1, 2022, without listing actual prices.

Pricing, plan by plan

Control4

$1000/project

No published plan breakdown. See the Control4 review.

Crestron

On request
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Programming tools
    • Device control
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$10000/month
    • Large deployments
    • Custom solutions
    • Enterprise 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 Crestron if

  • You need enterprise control.
  • You work on Control systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens.
  • You also want powerful programming.
Crestron review

Questions people ask

Is Control4 or Crestron better?
Neither clearly leads. Control4 starts at $1000/project and Crestron at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Control4 or Crestron?
Control4 starts at $1000/project and Crestron at On request.
Does Control4 or Crestron run on more platforms?
Control4 runs on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub. Crestron runs on Control systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens.
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 Crestron is typically brought in for.
What can Control4 do that Crestron cannot?
Control4 covers Integrated Control, Lighting, Climate, Security. Crestron covers Enterprise Control, Powerful Programming, Extensive Integration, Reliability. Both handle 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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Crestron: How much do Crestron products cost?

Crestron does not publish specific product pricing or pricing tiers on their website. Customers must contact Crestron directly for pricing information on AV control systems and related products.

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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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Crestron: What was Crestron's most recent price change?

Crestron implemented a 10% global price increase effective March 1, 2022 on all products and services. Orders placed before March 1, 2022 that shipped by December 31, 2022 were honored at prior pricing. No retroactive increases applied to existing orders.

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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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