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Eufy Security vs TP-Link Kasa

Eufy Security logo

Eufy Security

Software

Privacy-focused smart home security

From
Free
Rated
-
TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Eufy Security has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Eufy Security devices like the Video Doorbell E340 list at 149.99 USD, and while local storage avoids a subscription fee, no pricing is published for optional cloud/professional monitoring plans; 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: Eufy Security covers Local storage, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Eufy Security and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeEufy SecurityTP-Link Kasa
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
Founded20161996

Identical on both: pricing model (one-time), platforms (IOS, Android, Web), 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 Eufy Security

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

Only in TP-Link Kasa

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

Both cover

  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Eufy Security

  • Home securitynot TP-Link Kasa
  • Package detectionnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Baby monitoringnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Pet watchingnot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot Eufy Security
  • Automationnot Eufy Security
  • Voice controlnot Eufy Security
  • Budget smart homenot Eufy Security

Where each one falls short

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

Eufy Security

  • Devices like the Video Doorbell E340 list at 149.99 USD, and while local storage avoids a subscription fee, no pricing is published for optional cloud/professional monitoring plans

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

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

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 Eufy Security if

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

Choose TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.

Questions people ask

Is Eufy Security or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. Eufy Security starts at Free 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, Eufy Security or TP-Link Kasa?
Eufy Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Eufy Security and On request for TP-Link Kasa.
Does Eufy Security or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
Both run on IOS, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Eufy Security for free?
Yes. Eufy Security has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TP-Link Kasa starts at On request.
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 TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can Eufy Security do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
Eufy Security covers Local storage, AI detection, 2K/4K video, Night vision. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling. Both handle IOS support, Android support, Web support.

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