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Losant vs TP-Link Kasa

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Losant

Software

Cloud-based IoT platform with visualization and workflow automation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; 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: Losant covers Device Connectivity, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Losant and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where Losant and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeLosantTP-Link Kasa
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integrationIOS, Android, Web
Founded20141996

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 TP-Link Kasa

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

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 TP-Link Kasa
  • Collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipmentnot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot Losant
  • Automationnot Losant
  • Voice controlnot Losant
  • Budget smart homenot 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

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

Losant

Free
  • SandboxFree
    • Limited devices
    • Basic features
    • Community support
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Unlimited devices
    • Advanced analytics
    • Premium support

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 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.
Losant 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 Losant or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. Losant starts at Free 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, Losant or TP-Link Kasa?
Losant has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Losant and On request for TP-Link Kasa.
Does Losant or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration. TP-Link Kasa runs on IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Losant for free?
Yes. Losant has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TP-Link Kasa 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 TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can Losant do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
Losant covers Device Connectivity, Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, REST API. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling.
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