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LIFX vs Pop

LIFX logo

LIFX

Software

WiFi-enabled smart lights with no hub required

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pop logo

Pop

Software

Lightweight screen sharing and recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Pop has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: LIFX covers No Hub Required, Pop covers Screen sharing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LIFX and Pop actually diverge.

Attributes where LIFX and Pop differ
AttributeLIFXPop
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, Windows, MacOSWeb, Chrome extension, Desktop
Founded20122020

Identical on both: 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 LIFX

  • No Hub Required
  • 16 Million Colors
  • WiFi Direct
  • High Brightness
  • HomeKit
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings

Only in Pop

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Instant links
  • Minimal interface
  • Chat
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Chrome extension support

What people use each for

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

LIFX

  • Ambient lightingnot Pop
  • Gaming setupnot Pop
  • Photography lightingnot Pop
  • Smart homenot Pop

Pop

  • Video Conferencingnot LIFX
  • Team Collaborationnot LIFX
  • Project Managementnot LIFX

Where each one falls short

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

LIFX

  • The Internet Archive's capture of LIFX's products page on 19 July 2016 priced the White 800 bulb at $39.99 USD (890 lumens) and the Color 1000 bulb at $59.99 USD (1,055 lumens); this is a 2016 capture and current prices likely differ.

Pop

Nothing recorded yet. See the Pop review.

Pricing, plan by plan

LIFX

On request
  • LIFX Bulb$40/month
    • 16M colors
    • WiFi direct
    • No hub required

Pop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Instant sharing
    • Recording
    • Basic features
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose LIFX if

  • You need no hub required.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
  • You also want 16 million colors.
LIFX review

Choose Pop if

  • You need screen sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
  • You also want recording.
Pop review

Questions people ask

Is LIFX or Pop better?
Neither clearly leads. LIFX starts at On request and Pop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LIFX or Pop?
Pop has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LIFX and Free for Pop.
Does LIFX or Pop run on more platforms?
LIFX runs on IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS. Pop runs on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
Can I use Pop for free?
Yes. Pop has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LIFX starts at On request.
What is LIFX best used for?
LIFX is most often used for ambient lighting, gaming setup, photography lighting, smart home. Of those, ambient lighting and gaming setup are not what Pop is typically brought in for.
What can LIFX do that Pop cannot?
LIFX covers No Hub Required, 16 Million Colors, WiFi Direct, High Brightness. Pop covers Screen sharing, Recording, Instant links, Minimal interface.
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