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Hightouch vs Homey

Hightouch logo

Hightouch

Automation Integration

Sync data from your warehouse to business tools

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Homey logo

Homey

Smart Home

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Hightouch has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Hightouch the free tier allows only 2 active syncs, though destinations and user seats are unlimited; Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices
  • They diverge on capability: Hightouch covers Data syncing, Homey covers Multi-protocol support.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hightouch and Homey actually diverge.

Attributes where Hightouch and Homey differ
AttributeHightouchHomey
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, ApiIOS, Android, Web
CategoryAutomation IntegrationSmart Home
Founded20202014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Hightouch

  • Data syncing
  • Reverse ETL
  • Transformation
  • Real-time activation
  • Error handling
  • Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • 200+ destinations

Only in Homey

  • Multi-protocol support
  • Advanced flows
  • Voice control
  • Energy insights
  • Timeline
  • Zones
  • Google Assistant
  • Amazon Alexa

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Hightouch

  • Composable Customer Data Platformnot Homey
  • Reverse ETL and data activationnot Homey

Homey

  • Bringing Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices from different brands into one appnot Hightouch
  • Building home automations visually with Flownot Hightouch
  • Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Hightouch

Where each one falls short

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

Hightouch

  • The free tier allows only 2 active syncs, though destinations and user seats are unlimited
  • Neither paid product publishes a price, and both are described as usage based without stating the unit or the rate
  • Monthly active row thresholds and feature gates are not listed, so cost cannot be estimated before contacting sales

Homey

  • Homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices
  • Unlimited devices require the Homey Premium subscription at $2.99 per month
  • Advanced Flow, Insights, and Logic and Variables are locked behind Homey Premium
  • The free month of Premium is only offered to new subscribers signing up through iOS or Android

Pricing, plan by plan

Hightouch

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Limited syncs
    • Community support
  • Growth$200/month
    • Multiple syncs
    • Email support
  • Enterprise$1000/month
    • Unlimited syncs
    • Dedicated support

Homey

On request
  • Homey Pro$399/month
    • Local processing
    • 1000+ apps
    • Advanced flows
  • Homey Bridge$69/month
    • Cloud processing
    • 500+ apps
    • Basic flows

Which should you pick?

Choose Hightouch if

  • You need data syncing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want reverse etl.
Hightouch review

Choose Homey if

  • You need multi-protocol support.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want advanced flows.
Homey review

Questions people ask

Is Hightouch or Homey better?
Neither clearly leads. Hightouch starts at Free and Homey at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hightouch or Homey?
Hightouch has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hightouch and On request for Homey.
Does Hightouch or Homey run on more platforms?
Hightouch runs on Web, Api. Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Hightouch for free?
Yes. Hightouch has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Homey starts at On request.
What is Hightouch best used for?
Hightouch is most often used for composable customer data platform, reverse etl and data activation. Of those, composable customer data platform and reverse etl and data activation are not what Homey is typically brought in for.
What can Hightouch do that Homey cannot?
Hightouch covers Data syncing, Reverse ETL, Transformation, Real-time activation. Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hightouch: How much does Hightouch cost?

Hightouch uses usage-based pricing with the philosophy to 'only pay for what you use.' Specific dollar amounts are not published; prospects must request a demo for custom quotes.

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Homey: Is there a monthly subscription for Homey Pro or just a one-time payment?

Homey Pro costs 449 euros as a one-time purchase with no recurring monthly fees. The only optional recurring cost is 10 euros per year for cloud backups.

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Hightouch: Does Hightouch offer a free tier?

Yes, Hightouch offers a free Basic Reverse ETL tier with up to 2 active syncs, unlimited destination count, and unlimited user seats.

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Homey: What are the limits for Homey Cloud's free tier?

The free tier of Homey Cloud supports up to 5 connected devices. To add more devices, you need to upgrade to the paid subscription at 2.99 euros per month.

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Hightouch: What pricing models does Hightouch offer?

Hightouch offers usage-based pricing for Agentic Marketing Platform and Composable CDP with no Monthly Tracked Users (MTU) limits and economies of scale as usage grows.

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Homey: What's the cost difference between Homey Cloud and Homey Pro over a year?

Homey Cloud costs 35.88 euros per year (2.99 euros per month). Homey Pro costs 449 euros upfront with no monthly fees, but includes all features and is a one-time purchase.

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Homey: How long will Homey Pro receive software updates?

Homey Pro will receive software updates until at least June 2031, ensuring continued improvements and security patches.

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