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Homey vs JEFIT

Homey logo

Homey

IoT & Smart Home

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From
On request
Rated
-
JEFIT logo

JEFIT

Fitness & Wellness

Your personal gym workout planner

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only JEFIT has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices; JEFIT many exercises require gym equipment, making it unsuitable for home workouts without access to barbells and dumbbells
  • They diverge on capability: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, JEFIT covers 1400+ exercises.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homey and JEFIT actually diverge.

Attributes where Homey and JEFIT differ
AttributeHomeyJEFIT
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebiOS, Android, Smartwatch
CategoryIoT & Smart HomeFitness & Wellness
Founded20142010

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 Homey

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

Only in JEFIT

  • 1400+ exercises
  • Workout planner
  • Progress tracking
  • Body measurements
  • Rest timer
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • Samsung Health

Both cover

  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Homey

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

JEFIT

  • Workout trackingnot Homey
  • Nutrition managementnot Homey
  • Health monitoringnot Homey
  • Fitness coachingnot Homey
  • Wellness improvementnot Homey

Where each one falls short

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

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

JEFIT

  • Many exercises require gym equipment, making it unsuitable for home workouts without access to barbells and dumbbells
  • Limited nutrition and recovery tracking features compared to comprehensive fitness apps
  • Limited integration options with fitness trackers like Fitbit and does not natively support cardio app data
  • Limited capabilities for advanced strength training methodologies like powerlifting or weightlifting-specific programming

Pricing, plan by plan

Homey

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

JEFIT

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1,400+ exercises
    • Custom routine creation
    • Unlimited workout logging
  • Elite$12.99/month
    • Professional plans
    • Advanced analytics
    • Watch app support

Which should you pick?

Choose Homey if

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

Choose JEFIT if

  • You need 1400+ exercises.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Smartwatch.
  • You also want workout planner.

Questions people ask

Is Homey or JEFIT better?
Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and JEFIT at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homey or JEFIT?
JEFIT has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Homey and Free for JEFIT.
Does Homey or JEFIT run on more platforms?
Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web. JEFIT runs on iOS, Android, Smartwatch.
Can I use JEFIT for free?
Yes. JEFIT has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Homey starts at On request.
What is Homey best used for?
Homey is most often used for bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app, building home automations visually with flow, charting device and sensor history through insights. Of those, bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app and building home automations visually with flow are not what JEFIT is typically brought in for.
What can Homey do that JEFIT cannot?
Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. JEFIT covers 1400+ exercises, Workout planner, Progress tracking, Body measurements. Both handle Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JEFIT: What is JEFIT's pricing?

JEFIT offers a free tier with basic logging access to 1,400+ exercises. JEFIT Elite costs $12.99 per month or $69.99 per year, unlocking advanced analytics, watch app support, video demonstrations, and an ad-free experience.

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JEFIT: Does JEFIT have a free tier?

Yes. JEFIT Free includes access to 1,400+ exercises with guided instructions, custom routine creation, and full workout logging at no cost. JEFIT Elite unlocks professional plans and advanced analytics.

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JEFIT: What devices does JEFIT support?

JEFIT is available on iOS, Android, and smartwatches. The app can sync with fitness wearables and provides workout logging directly from watches.

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JEFIT: Can I create custom workouts in JEFIT?

Yes. JEFIT allows users to create custom routines from its database of 1,400+ exercises, or users can select from thousands of expert-designed pre-built workout plans. The Adaptive Plan feature builds programs from five setup questions.

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