Software · head to head
Meross vs Eufy Security
Meross
Software
Affordable smart home devices with HomeKit support
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Eufy Security has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Meross covers No hub required, Eufy Security covers Local storage.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Meross and Eufy Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Meross | Eufy Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | IOS, Android | IOS, Android, Web |
Identical on both: pricing model (one-time), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2016).
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
- No hub required
- Energy monitoring
- Schedules
- Voice control
- Scene automation
- SmartThings
Only in Eufy Security
- Local storage
- AI detection
- 2K/4K video
- Night vision
- Two-way audio
- No monthly fees
- Web support
Both cover
- Apple HomeKit
- Apple HomeKit
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Assistant
- Home Assistant
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Meross
- Smart plugsnot Eufy Security
- Lighting controlnot Eufy Security
- Garage automationnot Eufy Security
- Energy monitoringnot Eufy Security
Eufy Security
- Home securitynot Meross
- Package detectionnot Meross
- Baby monitoringnot Meross
- Pet watchingnot 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.
Eufy Security
- Devices like the Video Doorbell E340 list at 149.99 USD, and while local storage avoids a subscription fee, no pricing is published for optional cloud/professional monitoring plans
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
Eufy Security
Free- Solo Camera$50/month
- Local storage
- AI detection
- No monthly fee
- Video Doorbell$160/month
- 2K video
- Local storage
- Human detection
- HomeBase System$200/month
- 16GB storage
- Alarm
- Multiple cameras
Which should you pick?
Choose Meross if
- You need no hub required.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want energy monitoring.
Choose Eufy Security if
- You need local storage.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want ai detection.
Questions people ask
- Is Meross or Eufy Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Meross starts at On request and Eufy Security at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Meross or Eufy Security?
- Eufy Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Meross and Free for Eufy Security.
- Does Meross or Eufy Security run on more platforms?
- Meross runs on IOS, Android. Eufy Security runs on IOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use Eufy Security for free?
- Yes. Eufy Security 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 Eufy Security is typically brought in for.
- What can Meross do that Eufy Security cannot?
- Meross covers No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules, Voice control. Eufy Security covers Local storage, AI detection, 2K/4K video, Night vision. Both handle Apple HomeKit, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant.