Software · head to head
Losant vs Lutron Caseta
Losant
Software
Cloud-based IoT platform with visualization and workflow automation
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Lutron Caseta
Software
Professional-grade smart lighting with reliability
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Losant has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Losant no pricing is published at any tier, and the pricing page is a survey form rather than a rate card; Lutron Caseta a single Caseta bridge supports up to 74 devices, capping the system before requiring additional hardware
- They diverge on capability: Losant covers Device Connectivity, Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Losant and Lutron Caseta actually diverge.
| Attribute | Losant | Lutron Caseta |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | one-time |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration | IOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2014 | 1961 |
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 Losant
- Device Connectivity
- Data Visualization
- Workflow Engine
- REST API
- Mobile app
- Dashboard builder
- Alert system
- Data export
Only in Lutron Caseta
- Clear Connect RF
- Reliable Wireless
- Pico Remotes
- Geofencing
- HomeKit
- Alexa
- Google Home
- SmartThings
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Losant
- Building IoT applications with device management and visual workflowsnot Lutron Caseta
- Collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipmentnot Lutron Caseta
Lutron Caseta
- Controlling home lighting and shades from a wireless smart switch systemnot Losant
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Losant
- No pricing is published at any tier, and the pricing page is a survey form rather than a rate card
- Device counts, data retention and payload allowances are all quoted rather than listed
Lutron Caseta
- A single Caseta bridge supports up to 74 devices, capping the system before requiring additional hardware
Pricing, plan by plan
Losant
Free- SandboxFree
- Limited devices
- Basic features
- Community support
- Enterprise$500/month
- Unlimited devices
- Advanced analytics
- Premium support
Lutron Caseta
On request- Starter Kit$80/month
- Bridge
- Dimmer
- Remote
- Dimmer Switch$50/month
- In-wall dimmer
- Pico remote compatible
Which should you pick?
Choose Losant if
- You need device connectivity.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration.
- You also want data visualization.
Choose Lutron Caseta if
- You need clear connect rf.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want reliable wireless.
Questions people ask
- Is Losant or Lutron Caseta better?
- Neither clearly leads. Losant starts at Free and Lutron Caseta at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Losant or Lutron Caseta?
- Losant has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Losant and On request for Lutron Caseta.
- Does Losant or Lutron Caseta run on more platforms?
- Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration. Lutron Caseta runs on IOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use Losant for free?
- Yes. Losant has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lutron Caseta starts at On request.
- What is Losant best used for?
- Losant is most often used for building iot applications with device management and visual workflows, collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipment. Of those, building iot applications with device management and visual workflows and collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipment are not what Lutron Caseta is typically brought in for.
- What can Losant do that Lutron Caseta cannot?
- Losant covers Device Connectivity, Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, REST API. Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, Reliable Wireless, Pico Remotes, Geofencing.