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Crestron vs Lutron Caseta

Crestron logo

Crestron

Smart Home

Enterprise-grade control and automation technology

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lutron Caseta logo

Lutron Caseta

Smart Home

Professional-grade smart lighting with reliability

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Crestron no published pricing or pricing tiers; no specific product prices disclosed.; Lutron Caseta no pricing published on Lutron website; customers directed to retail channels
  • They diverge on capability: Crestron covers Enterprise Control, Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crestron and Lutron Caseta actually diverge.

Attributes where Crestron and Lutron Caseta differ
AttributeCrestronLutron Caseta
Pricing modelquoteone-time
PlatformsControl systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screensIOS, Android, Web
Founded19711961

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (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 Crestron

  • Enterprise Control
  • Powerful Programming
  • Extensive Integration
  • Reliability
  • 5000+ devices
  • Custom protocols
  • Web/Mobile apps
  • Touch panels

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.

Crestron

  • Conference room automationnot Lutron Caseta
  • Building managementnot Lutron Caseta
  • Campus-wide controlnot Lutron Caseta
  • Corporate AVnot Lutron Caseta

Lutron Caseta

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

Where each one falls short

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

Crestron

  • No published pricing or pricing tiers; no specific product prices disclosed.
  • The pricing page only announces a 10% global price increase effective March 1, 2022, without listing actual prices.

Lutron Caseta

  • No pricing published on Lutron website; customers directed to retail channels
  • Costs vary by individual product and must be checked at Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, or Target
  • No centralized pricing information available on official Lutron site

Pricing, plan by plan

Crestron

On request
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Programming tools
    • Device control
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$10000/month
    • Large deployments
    • Custom solutions
    • Enterprise 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 Crestron if

  • You need enterprise control.
  • You work on Control systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens.
  • You also want powerful programming.
Crestron review

Choose Lutron Caseta if

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

Questions people ask

Is Crestron or Lutron Caseta better?
Neither clearly leads. Crestron starts at On request and Lutron Caseta at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crestron or Lutron Caseta?
Crestron starts at On request and Lutron Caseta at On request.
Does Crestron or Lutron Caseta run on more platforms?
Crestron runs on Control systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens. Lutron Caseta runs on IOS, Android, Web.
What is Crestron best used for?
Crestron is most often used for conference room automation, building management, campus-wide control, corporate av. Of those, conference room automation and building management are not what Lutron Caseta is typically brought in for.
What can Crestron do that Lutron Caseta cannot?
Crestron covers Enterprise Control, Powerful Programming, Extensive Integration, Reliability. Lutron Caseta covers Clear Connect RF, Reliable Wireless, Pico Remotes, Geofencing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Crestron: How much do Crestron products cost?

Crestron does not publish specific product pricing or pricing tiers on their website. Customers must contact Crestron directly for pricing information on AV control systems and related products.

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Lutron Caseta: How much does Lutron Caseta cost?

Lutron Caseta does not publish pricing on its official website. Individual product costs must be checked at retail partners including Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, and Target where pricing varies by location and availability.

Source
Crestron: What was Crestron's most recent price change?

Crestron implemented a 10% global price increase effective March 1, 2022 on all products and services. Orders placed before March 1, 2022 that shipped by December 31, 2022 were honored at prior pricing. No retroactive increases applied to existing orders.

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