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Meross vs Savant

Meross logo

Meross

Software

Affordable smart home devices with HomeKit support

From
On request
Rated
-
Savant logo

Savant

Software

Premium customizable automation and control system

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Meross covers Apple HomeKit, Savant covers Customizable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Meross and Savant actually diverge.

Attributes where Meross and Savant differ
AttributeMerossSavant
Pricing modelone-timequote
PlatformsIOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20162005

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Savant

  • Customizable
  • Multi-Room Control
  • Beautiful Interface
  • Premium Build
  • 1500+ devices
  • Voice Control
  • Mobile app
  • Touchscreens

What people use each for

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

Meross

  • Smart plugsnot Savant
  • Lighting controlnot Savant
  • Garage automationnot Savant
  • Energy monitoringnot Savant

Savant

  • Smart home automationnot Meross
  • Climate controlnot Meross
  • Lighting and audio-visual managementnot Meross
  • Energy management and monitoringnot 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.

Savant

  • Pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer
  • Requires professional installation and dealer network

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

Savant

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Savant review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Meross if

  • You need apple homekit.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want no hub required.

Choose Savant if

  • You need customizable.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want multi-room control.

Questions people ask

Is Meross or Savant better?
Neither clearly leads. Meross starts at On request and Savant at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Meross or Savant?
Meross starts at On request and Savant at On request.
Does Meross or Savant run on more platforms?
Meross runs on IOS, Android. Savant runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Savant is typically brought in for.
What can Meross do that Savant cannot?
Meross covers Apple HomeKit, No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules. Savant covers Customizable, Multi-Room Control, Beautiful Interface, Premium Build.

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