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Lutron Caseta vs Arduino Cloud

Lutron Caseta logo

Lutron Caseta

IoT & Smart Home

Professional-grade smart lighting with reliability

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Arduino Cloud logo

Arduino Cloud

IoT & Smart Home

Cloud platform for Arduino IoT devices and applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Arduino Cloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Lutron Caseta a single Caseta bridge supports up to 74 devices, capping the system before requiring additional hardware; Arduino Cloud the free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention
  • They diverge on capability: Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lutron Caseta and Arduino Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Lutron Caseta and Arduino Cloud differ
AttributeLutron CasetaArduino Cloud
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebArduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard
Founded19612005

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (IoT & Smart Home).

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 Lutron Caseta

  • Clear Connect RF
  • Reliable Wireless
  • Pico Remotes
  • Geofencing
  • HomeKit
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings

Only in Arduino Cloud

  • Device Connectivity
  • Cloud Storage
  • Real-Time Sync
  • Security
  • Arduino IDE
  • Mobile app
  • REST API
  • Integration services

What people use each for

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

Lutron Caseta

  • Controlling home lighting and shades from a wireless smart switch systemnot Arduino Cloud

Arduino Cloud

  • Connecting Arduino boards to a cloud dashboardnot Lutron Caseta
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devicesnot Lutron Caseta
  • Logging sensor data and charting it over timenot Lutron Caseta
  • Triggering notifications from device thresholdsnot Lutron Caseta
  • Classroom IoT projects on the School plannot Lutron Caseta

Where each one falls short

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

Lutron Caseta

  • A single Caseta bridge supports up to 74 devices, capping the system before requiring additional hardware

Arduino Cloud

  • The free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention
  • Free accounts are limited to 25 compilations a day and 10 trigger notifications a day
  • The Maker plan at $72 a year lifts devices to 25 and retention to 3 months, still for a single user
  • Team pricing jumps to $1,000 a year
  • Two years of data retention and unlimited ingestion require Enterprise

Pricing, plan by plan

Lutron Caseta

On request
  • Starter Kit$80/month
    • Bridge
    • Dimmer
    • Remote
  • Dimmer Switch$50/month
    • In-wall dimmer
    • Pico remote compatible

Arduino Cloud

Free
  • MakerFree
    • 2 devices
    • Basic features
    • Cloud access
  • Maker Plus$7/month
    • Up to 10 devices
    • Advanced features
    • Better storage

Which should you pick?

Choose Lutron Caseta if

  • You need clear connect rf.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want reliable wireless.
Lutron Caseta review

Choose Arduino Cloud if

  • You need device connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard.
  • You also want cloud storage.
Arduino Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Lutron Caseta or Arduino Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Lutron Caseta starts at On request and Arduino Cloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lutron Caseta or Arduino Cloud?
Arduino Cloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Lutron Caseta and Free for Arduino Cloud.
Does Lutron Caseta or Arduino Cloud run on more platforms?
Lutron Caseta runs on IOS, Android, Web. Arduino Cloud runs on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard.
Can I use Arduino Cloud for free?
Yes. Arduino Cloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lutron Caseta starts at On request.
What is Lutron Caseta best used for?
Lutron Caseta is most often used for controlling home lighting and shades from a wireless smart switch system. Of those, controlling home lighting and shades from a wireless smart switch system is not what Arduino Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Lutron Caseta do that Arduino Cloud cannot?
Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, Reliable Wireless, Pico Remotes, Geofencing. Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, Cloud Storage, Real-Time Sync, Security.
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