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Homey vs Losant

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Homey

Software

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Losant

Software

Cloud-based IoT platform with visualization and workflow automation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Losant 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; Losant no pricing is published at any tier, and the pricing page is a survey form rather than a rate card
  • They diverge on capability: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Losant covers Device Connectivity.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homey and Losant actually diverge.

Attributes where Homey and Losant differ
AttributeHomeyLosant
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebCloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2014).

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 Losant

  • Device Connectivity
  • Data Visualization
  • Workflow Engine
  • REST API
  • Mobile app
  • Dashboard builder
  • Alert system
  • Data export

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 Losant
  • Building home automations visually with Flownot Losant
  • Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Losant

Losant

  • Building IoT applications with device management and visual workflowsnot Homey
  • Collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipmentnot 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

Losant

  • No pricing is published at any tier, and the pricing page is a survey form rather than a rate card
  • Device counts, data retention and payload allowances are all quoted rather than listed

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

Losant

Free
  • SandboxFree
    • Limited devices
    • Basic features
    • Community support
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Unlimited devices
    • Advanced analytics
    • Premium support

Which should you pick?

Choose Homey if

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

Choose Losant if

  • You need device connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration.
  • You also want data visualization.
Losant review

Questions people ask

Is Homey or Losant better?
Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and Losant at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homey or Losant?
Losant has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Homey and Free for Losant.
Does Homey or Losant run on more platforms?
Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web. Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration.
Can I use Losant for free?
Yes. Losant 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 Losant is typically brought in for.
What can Homey do that Losant cannot?
Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Losant covers Device Connectivity, Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, REST API.
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