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Homey vs mParticle

Homey logo

Homey

Smart Home

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
mParticle logo

mParticle

Automation Integration

The customer data platform for multi-channel marketing

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices; mParticle no pricing is published at any level, and the page offers only a pricing request or a sales conversation
  • They diverge on capability: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, mParticle covers Data collection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homey and mParticle actually diverge.

Attributes where Homey and mParticle differ
AttributeHomeymParticle
Starting priceOn request$500/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
CategorySmart HomeAutomation Integration
Founded20142013

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 mParticle

  • Data collection
  • Audience building
  • Segmentation
  • Data governance
  • Real-time sync
  • Privacy management
  • Analytics
  • 100+ integrations

Both cover

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

mParticle

  • Collecting customer event data once and routing it to many destinationsnot Homey
  • Building a customer data platform across web, mobile and server sourcesnot 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

mParticle

  • No pricing is published at any level, and the page offers only a pricing request or a sales conversation
  • No free tier, minimum commitment or cost driver is stated anywhere on the pricing page

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

mParticle

$500/month
  • Starter$500/month
    • Basic features
    • Email support
  • Professional$1500/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated 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 mParticle if

  • You need data collection.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want audience building.
mParticle review

Questions people ask

Is Homey or mParticle better?
Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and mParticle at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homey or mParticle?
Homey starts at On request and mParticle at $500/month.
Does Homey or mParticle run on more platforms?
Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web. mParticle runs on Web, Mobile.
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 mParticle is typically brought in for.
What can Homey do that mParticle cannot?
Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. mParticle covers Data collection, Audience building, Segmentation, Data governance. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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mParticle: How much does mParticle cost?

mParticle does not publish pricing on its website. The pricing page directs customers to request a quote or contact the sales team through their contact forms.

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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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mParticle: What is mParticle's pricing model?

mParticle uses a quote-based pricing model. Interested customers can request pricing information through the contact form, but specific rates and billing options are not publicly disclosed.

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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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