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Crestron vs Nest

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Crestron

Software

Enterprise-grade control and automation technology

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nest logo

Nest

Software

Google's smart home hardware and software ecosystem

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Crestron crestron does not sell direct or publish prices; its own site's How-To-Buy navigation routes buyers only to a dealer/partner search (Elite Platinum Commercial Dealers) or an authorized representative, with no online pricing or purchase path.; Nest pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • They diverge on capability: Crestron covers Enterprise Control, Nest covers Learning Thermostat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crestron and Nest actually diverge.

Attributes where Crestron and Nest differ
AttributeCrestronNest
Pricing modelquoteone-time
PlatformsControl systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screensHardware, Mobile, Web
Founded19712010

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Crestron

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

Only in Nest

  • Learning Thermostat
  • HD Cameras
  • Smart Alerts
  • Energy Savings
  • Google Home
  • Google Assistant
  • Third-party apps
  • Works with Nest

What people use each for

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

Crestron

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

Nest

  • Households already invested in Google Home ecosystem seeking integrated smart thermostat, camera, and door locknot Crestron
  • Users wanting unified control of temperature, security, and entertainment across multiple devicesnot Crestron
  • Organisations deploying Google-based smart building solutions with Nest hardwarenot Crestron

Where each one falls short

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

Crestron

  • Crestron does not sell direct or publish prices; its own site's How-To-Buy navigation routes buyers only to a dealer/partner search (Elite Platinum Commercial Dealers) or an authorized representative, with no online pricing or purchase path.

Nest

  • Pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • All Nest products require Google Home ecosystem integration for full functionality
  • Smart home devices operate only within the Google Nest ecosystem; limited third-party interoperability
  • Support and product documentation dispersed across Google support rather than centralised Nest site

Pricing, plan by plan

Crestron

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

Nest

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Nest review.

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Nest if

  • You need learning thermostat.
  • You work on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
  • You also want hd cameras.
Nest review

Questions people ask

Is Crestron or Nest better?
Neither clearly leads. Crestron starts at On request and Nest at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crestron or Nest?
Crestron starts at On request and Nest at On request.
Does Crestron or Nest run on more platforms?
Crestron runs on Control systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens. Nest runs on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
What is Crestron best used for?
Crestron is most often used for conference room automation, building management, campus-wide control, corporate av. Of those, conference room automation and building management are not what Nest is typically brought in for.
What can Crestron do that Nest cannot?
Crestron covers Enterprise Control, Powerful Programming, Extensive Integration, Reliability. Nest covers Learning Thermostat, HD Cameras, Smart Alerts, Energy Savings.
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