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Johnson Controls Metasys vs TP-Link Kasa

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Johnson Controls Metasys

Software

Building management and control system platform

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Johnson Controls Metasys a Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers; TP-Link Kasa devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD
  • They diverge on capability: Johnson Controls Metasys covers HVAC control, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Johnson Controls Metasys and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where Johnson Controls Metasys and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeJohnson Controls MetasysTP-Link Kasa
Pricing modelquoteone-time
PlatformsWeb, MobileIOS, Android, Web
Founded18851996

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Johnson Controls Metasys

  • HVAC control
  • Building automation
  • Energy management
  • Security integration
  • Analytics dashboard
  • SOC2
  • SSL encryption
  • On-premise deployment

Only in TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • IFTTT

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • Building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universitiesnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Managing multi site campuses from one building management systemnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Meeting compliance and reporting requirements for regulated facilitiesnot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Automationnot Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Voice controlnot Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Budget smart homenot Johnson Controls Metasys

Where each one falls short

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

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • A Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers
  • No hardware requirement, licensing model, subscription term or price is published on the product page; the routes offered are a demo booking and a contact form

TP-Link Kasa

  • Devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD

Pricing, plan by plan

Johnson Controls Metasys

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Johnson Controls Metasys review.

TP-Link Kasa

On request
  • Smart Plug$10/month
    • WiFi
    • Voice control
    • Scheduling
  • Smart Switch$20/month
    • In-wall installation
    • Dimming
    • 3-way support

Which should you pick?

Choose Johnson Controls Metasys if

  • You need hvac control.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want building automation.
Johnson Controls Metasys review

Choose TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.
TP-Link Kasa review

Questions people ask

Is Johnson Controls Metasys or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. Johnson Controls Metasys starts at On request and TP-Link Kasa at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Johnson Controls Metasys or TP-Link Kasa?
Johnson Controls Metasys starts at On request and TP-Link Kasa at On request.
Does Johnson Controls Metasys or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
Johnson Controls Metasys runs on Web, Mobile. TP-Link Kasa runs on IOS, Android, Web.
What is Johnson Controls Metasys best used for?
Johnson Controls Metasys is most often used for building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universities, managing multi site campuses from one building management system, meeting compliance and reporting requirements for regulated facilities. Of those, building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universities and managing multi site campuses from one building management system are not what TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can Johnson Controls Metasys do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
Johnson Controls Metasys covers HVAC control, Building automation, Energy management, Security integration. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling. Both handle Web support.
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