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Crestron vs Shelly

Crestron logo

Crestron

IoT & Smart Home

Enterprise-grade control and automation technology

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shelly logo

Shelly

IoT & Smart Home

Powerful WiFi smart home devices with local control

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Shelly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.; Shelly premium features limited to cloud-based functionality; local control requires separate setup
  • They diverge on capability: Crestron covers Enterprise Control, Shelly covers Local Control.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crestron and Shelly actually diverge.

Attributes where Crestron and Shelly differ
AttributeCrestronShelly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsControl systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screensWeb, Mobile app, Cloud, Local network
Founded19712016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (IoT & 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 Crestron

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

Only in Shelly

  • Local Control
  • Open API
  • MQTT Support
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Home Assistant
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings

What people use each for

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

Crestron

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

Shelly

  • Smart home automation and controlnot Crestron
  • Energy monitoring and managementnot Crestron
  • WiFi/Bluetooth/Matter device integrationnot 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.

Shelly

  • Premium features limited to cloud-based functionality; local control requires separate setup
  • Device-specific capabilities vary; not all features available across entire product range

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

Shelly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Shelly 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 Shelly if

  • You need local control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud, Local network.
  • You also want open api.
Shelly review

Questions people ask

Is Crestron or Shelly better?
Neither clearly leads. Crestron starts at On request and Shelly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crestron or Shelly?
Shelly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Crestron and Free for Shelly.
Does Crestron or Shelly run on more platforms?
Crestron runs on Control systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens. Shelly runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud, Local network.
Can I use Shelly for free?
Yes. Shelly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Crestron starts at On request.
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 Shelly is typically brought in for.
What can Crestron do that Shelly cannot?
Crestron covers Enterprise Control, Powerful Programming, Extensive Integration, Reliability. Shelly covers Local Control, Open API, MQTT Support, Energy Monitoring.
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