Hubitat Elevation vs Tonal

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Hubitat Elevation or Tonal better?

Neither clearly leads. Hubitat Elevation starts at $189.95/one-time and Tonal at $59.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Hubitat Elevation or Tonal?

Hubitat Elevation starts at $189.95/one-time and Tonal at $59.95/month.

Does Hubitat Elevation or Tonal run on more platforms?

Hubitat Elevation runs on Local hub (Model C-8), Local hub (Model C-7), Mobile app (iOS and Android). Tonal runs on Proprietary hardware.

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 Tonal is typically brought in for.

What can Hubitat Elevation do that Tonal cannot?

Hubitat Elevation covers Local Processing, Rule Machine, Z-Wave Plus, Zigbee 3.0. Tonal covers Digital weight system, AI-powered training, Form feedback, Personalized programs.