Is Homey or Roomba better?

Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and Roomba at $399.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Homey or Roomba?

Homey starts at On request and Roomba at $399.99/one-time.

Does Homey or Roomba run on more platforms?

Both run on IOS, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.

What is Homey best used for?

Homey is most often used for bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app, building home automations visually with flow, charting device and sensor history through insights. Of those, bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app and building home automations visually with flow are not what Roomba is typically brought in for.

What can Homey do that Roomba cannot?

Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Roomba covers Smart Mapping, Auto-Empty Base, Multi-Room Navigation, Dirt Detect. Both handle IFTTT, IOS support, Android support, Web support.

Smart Home · head to head

Homey vs Roomba

Homey

Smart Home

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From: On request
Rated: -

Full review Website

Roomba

Smart Home

iRobot's intelligent robot vacuum series

From: $399.99/one-time
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Each has a real cost: Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices; Roomba limited promotional pricing detail (savings of $100 mentioned but exact promo terms not specified)
They diverge on capability: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Roomba covers Smart Mapping.
Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homey and Roomba actually diverge.

Attributes where Homey and Roomba differ
Attribute	Homey	Roomba
Starting price	On request	$399.99/one-time
Pricing model	subscription	one-time
Founded	2014	1990

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (IOS, Android, Web), 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 Homey

Multi-protocol support
Advanced flows
Voice control
Energy insights
Timeline
Zones
Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa

Only in Roomba

Smart Mapping
Auto-Empty Base
Multi-Room Navigation
Dirt Detect
Alexa
Google Home
Smart schedules

Both cover

IFTTT
IOS support
Android support
Web support

What people use each for

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

Homey

Bringing Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices from different brands into one appnot Roomba
Building home automations visually with Flownot Roomba
Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Roomba

Roomba

Automated vacuuming and mopping of home floorsnot Homey
Scheduled cleaning managed through a connected appnot Homey

Where each one falls short

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

Homey

Homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices
Unlimited devices require the Homey Premium subscription at $2.99 per month
Advanced Flow, Insights, and Logic and Variables are locked behind Homey Premium
The free month of Premium is only offered to new subscribers signing up through iOS or Android

Roomba

Limited promotional pricing detail (savings of $100 mentioned but exact promo terms not specified)
Financing through Affirm with variable APR up to 36% available

Pricing, plan by plan

Homey

On request

Homey Pro$399/month
- Local processing
- 1000+ apps
- Advanced flows
Homey Bridge$69/month
- Cloud processing
- 500+ apps
- Basic flows

Roomba

$399.99/one-time

Roomba Electro Plus$399.99/one-time
- Disinfecting floor cleaner
Roomba Plus 415 Combo$499.99/one-time
- Vacuum and mop combo
- Reduced from $599.99
Roomba Plus 515 Combo$599.99/one-time
- Vacuum and mop combo
- Reduced from $699.99
Roomba Plus 575 Combo$699.99/one-time
- Vacuum and mop combo
- Reduced from $799.99

Which should you pick?

Choose Homey if

You need multi-protocol support.
You work on IOS, Android, Web.
You also want advanced flows.

Homey review

Choose Roomba if

You need smart mapping.
You work on IOS, Android, Web.
You also want auto-empty base.

Roomba review

Questions people ask

Is Homey or Roomba better?: Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and Roomba at $399.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homey or Roomba?: Homey starts at On request and Roomba at $399.99/one-time.
Does Homey or Roomba run on more platforms?: Both run on IOS, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Homey best used for?: Homey is most often used for bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app, building home automations visually with flow, charting device and sensor history through insights. Of those, bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app and building home automations visually with flow are not what Roomba is typically brought in for.
What can Homey do that Roomba cannot?: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Roomba covers Smart Mapping, Auto-Empty Base, Multi-Room Navigation, Dirt Detect. Both handle IFTTT, IOS support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Homey: Is there a monthly subscription for Homey Pro or just a one-time payment?

Homey Pro costs 449 euros as a one-time purchase with no recurring monthly fees. The only optional recurring cost is 10 euros per year for cloud backups.

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Roomba: How much do Roomba robots cost?

Combo models range from $499.99 to $999.99. Roomba Max 715 vacuum is $699.99. Roomba Electro Plus disinfecting cleaner is $399.99. Current promotions save up to $100 on select combo models.

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Homey: What are the limits for Homey Cloud's free tier?

The free tier of Homey Cloud supports up to 5 connected devices. To add more devices, you need to upgrade to the paid subscription at 2.99 euros per month.

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Roomba: Are there financing options available?

Yes, Affirm financing is available with APR rates between 0-36%. Example: $700 purchase at 15% APR = $63.24 per month for 12 months.

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Homey: What's the cost difference between Homey Cloud and Homey Pro over a year?

Homey Cloud costs 35.88 euros per year (2.99 euros per month). Homey Pro costs 449 euros upfront with no monthly fees, but includes all features and is a one-time purchase.

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Roomba: What trade-in and discount programs does iRobot offer?

Trade-in program credits up to $195 for eligible used robots. New customers save 10% on first purchase with email signup. Free shipping on orders over $39.99. Price matching available on identical competitor models.

Source

Homey: How long will Homey Pro receive software updates?

Homey Pro will receive software updates until at least June 2031, ensuring continued improvements and security patches.

Source

Homey vs Roomba

Homey

Roomba

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Homey

Only in Roomba

Both cover

What people use each for

Homey

Roomba

Where each one falls short

Homey

Roomba

Pricing, plan by plan

Homey

Roomba

Which should you pick?

Choose Homey if

Choose Roomba if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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