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Eufy Security vs Home Assistant

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Eufy Security

Smart Home

Privacy-focused smart home security

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Home Assistant

Smart Home

Open source home automation that puts local control and privacy first

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Eufy Security no published subscription pricing information; Home Assistant add-ons run only on Home Assistant Operating System installations, and Container installations have no access to them
  • They diverge on capability: Eufy Security covers Local storage, Home Assistant covers Local Control.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Eufy Security and Home Assistant actually diverge.

Attributes where Eufy Security and Home Assistant differ
AttributeEufy SecurityHome Assistant
Pricing modelone-timeopen-source
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebLinux, Docker, Raspberry Pi, MacOS, Windows
Founded20162013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Eufy Security

  • Local storage
  • AI detection
  • 2K/4K video
  • Night vision
  • Two-way audio
  • No monthly fees
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Google Assistant

Only in Home Assistant

  • Local Control
  • Privacy First
  • Automation Engine
  • Custom Integrations
  • 150+ integrations
  • Voice Control
  • Mobile App
  • REST API

What people use each for

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

Eufy Security

  • Home securitynot Home Assistant
  • Package detectionnot Home Assistant
  • Baby monitoringnot Home Assistant
  • Pet watchingnot Home Assistant

Home Assistant

  • Home automationnot Eufy Security
  • Energy monitoringnot Eufy Security
  • Security systemsnot Eufy Security
  • Device integrationnot Eufy Security

Where each one falls short

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

Eufy Security

  • No published subscription pricing information

Home Assistant

  • Add-ons run only on Home Assistant Operating System installations, and Container installations have no access to them
  • Thread and Z-Wave are controlled by add-ons, so a Container install has no out-of-the-box support for either
  • A Container installation means bringing your own Linux host with Docker and handling updates by hand
  • The recommended install path expects dedicated hardware such as a Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 with at least 2 GB of RAM, an Odroid, or an x86-64 machine
  • Every documented hardware option requires a wired Ethernet connection

Pricing, plan by plan

Eufy Security

Free
  • Solo Camera$50/month
    • Local storage
    • AI detection
    • No monthly fee
  • Video Doorbell$160/month
    • 2K video
    • Local storage
    • Human detection
  • HomeBase System$200/month
    • 16GB storage
    • Alarm
    • Multiple cameras

Home Assistant

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Unlimited devices
    • Full automation
    • Local control

Which should you pick?

Choose Eufy Security if

  • You need local storage.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want ai detection.
Eufy Security review

Choose Home Assistant if

  • You need local control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Docker, Raspberry Pi, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want privacy first.
Home Assistant review

Questions people ask

Is Eufy Security or Home Assistant better?
Neither clearly leads. Eufy Security starts at Free and Home Assistant at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Eufy Security or Home Assistant?
Eufy Security starts at Free and Home Assistant at Free.
Does Eufy Security or Home Assistant run on more platforms?
Eufy Security runs on IOS, Android, Web. Home Assistant runs on Linux, Docker, Raspberry Pi, MacOS, Windows.
Can I use Eufy Security for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Eufy Security best used for?
Eufy Security is most often used for home security, package detection, baby monitoring, pet watching. Of those, home security and package detection are not what Home Assistant is typically brought in for.
What can Eufy Security do that Home Assistant cannot?
Eufy Security covers Local storage, AI detection, 2K/4K video, Night vision. Home Assistant covers Local Control, Privacy First, Automation Engine, Custom Integrations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Eufy Security: How much does Eufy security cost?

Eufy does not publish subscription pricing for security services on its website. Individual security cameras and systems are sold at one-time prices ranging from $99.99 to $2,199.99, but recurring service costs are not listed.

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Home Assistant: Does Home Assistant software cost anything?

Home Assistant core software is completely free and open source. It is operated by the Open Home Foundation as a non-profit, which means it cannot be sold or acquired. Commercial products like Home Assistant hardware are sold separately.

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Home Assistant: Are there paid products from Home Assistant?

Home Assistant offers official hardware products including Home Assistant Green, Connect ZBT-2, Connect ZWA-2, and Voice Preview Edition, which have separate pricing. Nabu Casa provides commercial services as an official partner.

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