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Homey vs Tuya Smart

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Homey

Smart Home

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tuya Smart logo

Tuya Smart

Smart Home

Global IoT platform powering thousands of smart devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tuya Smart 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; Tuya Smart no pricing information available on website; users directed to contact sales directly
  • They diverge on capability: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Tuya Smart covers Cloud Platform.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homey and Tuya Smart actually diverge.

Attributes where Homey and Tuya Smart differ
AttributeHomeyTuya Smart
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebIOS, Android, Web, Hardware modules

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Smart Home), 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 Tuya Smart

  • Cloud Platform
  • Device SDK
  • White-Label App
  • AI Features
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • Custom integrations

Both cover

  • IOS support
  • 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 Tuya Smart
  • Building home automations visually with Flownot Tuya Smart
  • Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Tuya Smart

Tuya Smart

  • Smart product developmentnot Homey
  • White-label solutionsnot Homey
  • OEM IoTnot Homey
  • Connected appliancesnot 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

Tuya Smart

  • No pricing information available on website; users directed to contact sales directly
  • IoT platform pricing model not disclosed publicly

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

Tuya Smart

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • Basic cloud
    • Device management
    • Standard features
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • White-label
    • Priority 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 Tuya Smart if

  • You need cloud platform.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web, Hardware modules.
  • You also want device sdk.
Tuya Smart review

Questions people ask

Is Homey or Tuya Smart better?
Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and Tuya Smart at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homey or Tuya Smart?
Tuya Smart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Homey and Free for Tuya Smart.
Does Homey or Tuya Smart run on more platforms?
Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web. Tuya Smart runs on IOS, Android, Web, Hardware modules.
Can I use Tuya Smart for free?
Yes. Tuya Smart 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 Tuya Smart is typically brought in for.
What can Homey do that Tuya Smart cannot?
Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Tuya Smart covers Cloud Platform, Device SDK, White-Label App, AI Features. Both handle IOS support, Android support, 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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Tuya Smart: How do I get pricing for Tuya IoT platform?

Tuya pricing is not published on their website. Contact Tuya directly via phone (844-672-5646), email ([email protected]), or through their contact form to request a pricing quote and demo.

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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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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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