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Eufy Security vs Wyze

Eufy Security logo

Eufy Security

Smart Home

Privacy-focused smart home security

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wyze logo

Wyze

Smart Home

Affordable smart home products for everyone

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Eufy Security has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Eufy Security no published subscription pricing information; Wyze without a paid Cam Plus plan, cloud clips are capped at 12 seconds
  • They diverge on capability: Eufy Security covers Local storage, Wyze covers Affordable Prices.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Eufy Security and Wyze actually diverge.

Attributes where Eufy Security and Wyze differ
AttributeEufy SecurityWyze
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20162017

Identical on both: platforms (IOS, Android, Web), 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 Wyze

  • Affordable Prices
  • Wide Product Range
  • Cloud Storage Options
  • Local Storage
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT
  • SmartThings

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 Wyze
  • Package detectionnot Wyze
  • Baby monitoringnot Wyze
  • Pet watchingnot Wyze

Wyze

  • Low cost home security cameras with cloud event recordingnot Eufy Security
  • Motion and person detection alerts on a phonenot Eufy Security
  • Viewing and reviewing camera footage without a local recordernot 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

Wyze

  • Without a paid Cam Plus plan, cloud clips are capped at 12 seconds
  • Cam Plus Lite records a clip only once every 5 minutes, so events inside the cooldown are never captured
  • Cam Plus Lite cloud storage is a rolling 14 days for motion events only
  • Cam Plus Lite is a Name Your Price tier whose suggested contribution scales with the number of cameras on the account

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

Wyze

On request
  • Cam Plus$1.99/month
    • Person detection
    • 14-day cloud storage
    • No cooldown
  • Cam Unlimited$9.99/month
    • Unlimited cameras
    • All Cam Plus features

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 Wyze if

  • You need affordable prices.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want wide product range.
Wyze review

Questions people ask

Is Eufy Security or Wyze better?
Neither clearly leads. Eufy Security starts at Free and Wyze at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Eufy Security or Wyze?
Eufy Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Eufy Security and On request for Wyze.
Does Eufy Security or Wyze 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. Wyze 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 Wyze is typically brought in for.
What can Eufy Security do that Wyze cannot?
Eufy Security covers Local storage, AI detection, 2K/4K video, Night vision. Wyze covers Affordable Prices, Wide Product Range, Cloud Storage Options, Local Storage. Both handle IOS support, Android support, Web support.

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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Wyze: Is there a shipping cost?

Free shipping is available on orders of $59 or more.

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Wyze: What is the return policy?

Wyze offers a 30-day return policy on purchases.

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Wyze: Do I need a paid subscription to use Wyze cameras?

No, there are free features with zero limits on livestreams and a free user-friendly app, with no hidden fees. Cam Plus security plans are available as optional add-ons.

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