IoT & Smart Home · head to head
Hubitat Elevation vs Meross
Hubitat Elevation
IoT & Smart Home
Local home automation hub for advanced users
- From
- $189.95/one-time
- Rated
- -
Meross
IoT & Smart Home
Affordable smart home devices with HomeKit support
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Hubitat Elevation covers Local Processing, Meross covers Apple HomeKit.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hubitat Elevation and Meross actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hubitat Elevation | Meross |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $189.95/one-time | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | one-time |
| Platforms | Local hub (Model C-8), Local hub (Model C-7), Mobile app (iOS and Android) | IOS, Android |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (IoT & Smart Home), founded (2016).
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 Hubitat Elevation
- Local Processing
- Rule Machine
- Z-Wave Plus
- Zigbee 3.0
- Dashboard
- Voice assistants
- Custom apps
- MQTT
Only in Meross
- Apple HomeKit
- No hub required
- Energy monitoring
- Schedules
- Voice control
- Scene automation
- Apple HomeKit
- Amazon Alexa
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hubitat Elevation
- Advanced automationnot Meross
- Local controlnot Meross
- Complex rulesnot Meross
- Multi-protocol integrationnot Meross
Meross
- Smart plugsnot Hubitat Elevation
- Lighting controlnot Hubitat Elevation
- Garage automationnot Hubitat Elevation
- Energy monitoringnot Hubitat Elevation
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Hubitat Elevation
- Limited app ecosystem compared to Amazon Alexa or Google Home platforms
- Requires purchase of hub hardware; no free tier
Meross
Nothing recorded yet. See the Meross review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Hubitat Elevation
$189.95/one-time- Hub Hardware$189.95/one-time
- Z-Wave Plus 800 and Zigbee 3.0
- Matter 1.5 support
- Local automation engine
- Cloud Backup (optional)$30/year
- Cloud backup of automations
- Automatic backups
- Remote Admin (optional)$36/year
- Remote access via cloud
- Mobile app remote control
Meross
On request- Smart Plug$15/month
- WiFi
- Energy monitoring
- Voice control
- Smart Switch$25/month
- In-wall
- No neutral required option
- HomeKit
- Garage Opener$40/month
- Remote control
- Status alerts
- HomeKit
Which should you pick?
Choose Hubitat Elevation if
- You need local processing.
- You work on Local hub (Model C-8), Local hub (Model C-7), Mobile app (iOS and Android).
- You also want rule machine.
Choose Meross if
- You need apple homekit.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want no hub required.
Questions people ask
- Is Hubitat Elevation or Meross better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hubitat Elevation starts at $189.95/one-time and Meross at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hubitat Elevation or Meross?
- Hubitat Elevation starts at $189.95/one-time and Meross at On request.
- Does Hubitat Elevation or Meross run on more platforms?
- Hubitat Elevation runs on Local hub (Model C-8), Local hub (Model C-7), Mobile app (iOS and Android). Meross runs on IOS, Android.
- What is Hubitat Elevation best used for?
- Hubitat Elevation is most often used for advanced automation, local control, complex rules, multi-protocol integration. Of those, advanced automation and local control are not what Meross is typically brought in for.
- What can Hubitat Elevation do that Meross cannot?
- Hubitat Elevation covers Local Processing, Rule Machine, Z-Wave Plus, Zigbee 3.0. Meross covers Apple HomeKit, No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Hubitat Elevation: Does Hubitat require a cloud connection or subscription?
No. All automations and device control run locally without cloud dependency. Hubitat does not require subscriptions for core features; optional cloud backup ($30/year) and remote admin ($36/year) are available.
SourceHubitat Elevation: How many devices can Hubitat control?
The Hubitat Elevation Model C-8 supports 1,000+ devices across 100+ brands through Zigbee, Z-Wave 800 Long Range, Matter 1.5, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi protocols.
SourceHubitat Elevation: Does Hubitat work with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit?
Yes. Hubitat integrates with Alexa and Google Home for voice control, and also supports Apple HomeKit via direct integration for HomeKit devices.
SourceHubitat Elevation: What is the difference between the C-7 and C-8 models?
The C-8 ($189.95) features Z-Wave Plus 800, Zigbee 3.0, and expanded memory for handling complex automation. The C-7 is an older model with fewer protocol options and lower performance.
SourceHubitat Elevation: Can I access my hub remotely?
Yes. Local area network (LAN) access is always available. Remote access via the Hubitat mobile app and cloud services requires an optional subscription ($36/year for remote admin).
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