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Crestron vs Savant

Crestron logo

Crestron

Software

Enterprise-grade control and automation technology

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Savant logo

Savant

Software

Premium customizable automation and control system

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.; Savant pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer
  • They diverge on capability: Crestron covers Enterprise Control, Savant covers Customizable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crestron and Savant actually diverge.

Attributes where Crestron and Savant differ
AttributeCrestronSavant
PlatformsControl systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screensWeb, Mobile
Founded19712005

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), 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 Savant

  • Customizable
  • Multi-Room Control
  • Beautiful Interface
  • Premium Build
  • 1500+ devices
  • Voice Control
  • Mobile app
  • Touchscreens

Both cover

  • Control systems support
  • Mobile apps support

What people use each for

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

Crestron

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

Savant

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

Savant

  • Pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer
  • Requires professional installation and dealer network

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

Savant

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Savant 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 Savant if

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

Questions people ask

Is Crestron or Savant better?
Neither clearly leads. Crestron starts at On request and Savant at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crestron or Savant?
Crestron starts at On request and Savant at On request.
Does Crestron or Savant run on more platforms?
Crestron runs on Control systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens. Savant runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Savant is typically brought in for.
What can Crestron do that Savant cannot?
Crestron covers Enterprise Control, Powerful Programming, Extensive Integration, Reliability. Savant covers Customizable, Multi-Room Control, Beautiful Interface, Premium Build. Both handle Control systems support, Mobile apps support.
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