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Crestron vs TP-Link Kasa

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Crestron

Software

Enterprise-grade control and automation technology

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

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.; TP-Link Kasa devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD
  • They diverge on capability: Crestron covers Enterprise Control, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crestron and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where Crestron and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeCrestronTP-Link Kasa
Pricing modelquoteone-time
PlatformsControl systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screensIOS, Android, Web
Founded19711996

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 TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • IFTTT

What people use each for

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

Crestron

  • Conference room automationnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Building managementnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Campus-wide controlnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Corporate AVnot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot Crestron
  • Automationnot Crestron
  • Voice controlnot Crestron
  • Budget smart homenot 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.

TP-Link Kasa

  • Devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD

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

TP-Link Kasa

On request
  • Smart Plug$10/month
    • WiFi
    • Voice control
    • Scheduling
  • Smart Switch$20/month
    • In-wall installation
    • Dimming
    • 3-way support

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 TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.
TP-Link Kasa review

Questions people ask

Is Crestron or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. Crestron starts at On request and TP-Link Kasa at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crestron or TP-Link Kasa?
Crestron starts at On request and TP-Link Kasa at On request.
Does Crestron or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
Crestron runs on Control systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens. TP-Link Kasa runs on IOS, Android, 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 TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can Crestron do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
Crestron covers Enterprise Control, Powerful Programming, Extensive Integration, Reliability. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling.
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