Software · head to head
Meross vs Arduino Cloud
Meross
Software
Affordable smart home devices with HomeKit support
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Arduino Cloud
Software
Cloud platform for Arduino IoT devices and applications
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Arduino Cloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Meross covers Apple HomeKit, Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Meross and Arduino Cloud actually diverge.
| Attribute | Meross | Arduino Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | one-time | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | IOS, Android | Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard |
| Founded | 2016 | 2005 |
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 Meross
- Apple HomeKit
- No hub required
- Energy monitoring
- Schedules
- Voice control
- Scene automation
- Apple HomeKit
- Amazon Alexa
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.
Meross
- Smart plugsnot Arduino Cloud
- Lighting controlnot Arduino Cloud
- Garage automationnot Arduino Cloud
- Energy monitoringnot Arduino Cloud
Arduino Cloud
- Connecting Arduino boards to a cloud dashboardnot Meross
- Over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devicesnot Meross
- Logging sensor data and charting it over timenot Meross
- Triggering notifications from device thresholdsnot Meross
- Classroom IoT projects on the School plannot Meross
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Meross
Nothing recorded yet. See the Meross review.
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
Meross
On request- Smart Plug$15/month
- WiFi
- Energy monitoring
- Voice control
- Smart Switch$25/month
- In-wall
- No neutral required option
- HomeKit
- Garage Opener$40/month
- Remote control
- Status alerts
- HomeKit
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 Meross if
- You need apple homekit.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want no hub required.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Meross or Arduino Cloud better?
- Neither clearly leads. Meross 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, Meross or Arduino Cloud?
- Arduino Cloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Meross and Free for Arduino Cloud.
- Does Meross or Arduino Cloud run on more platforms?
- Meross runs on IOS, Android. 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. Meross starts at On request.
- What is Meross best used for?
- Meross is most often used for smart plugs, lighting control, garage automation, energy monitoring. Of those, smart plugs and lighting control are not what Arduino Cloud is typically brought in for.
- What can Meross do that Arduino Cloud cannot?
- Meross covers Apple HomeKit, No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules. Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, Cloud Storage, Real-Time Sync, Security.