Losant vs Meross

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 Losant or Meross better?

Neither clearly leads. Losant starts at Free and Meross at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Losant or Meross?

Losant has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Losant and On request for Meross.

Does Losant or Meross run on more platforms?

Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration. Meross runs on IOS, Android.

Can I use Losant for free?

Yes. Losant has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Meross 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 Meross is typically brought in for.

What can Losant do that Meross cannot?

Losant covers Device Connectivity, Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, REST API. Meross covers Apple HomeKit, No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules.