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Savant vs SmartThings

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Savant

IoT & Smart Home

Premium customizable automation and control system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SmartThings logo

SmartThings

IoT & Smart Home

Samsung's intelligent IoT platform for smart homes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SmartThings has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Savant pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer; SmartThings cloud-dependent with no offline operation; requires internet and Samsung servers for all device control
  • They diverge on capability: Savant covers Customizable, SmartThings covers Multi-Brand Support.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Savant and SmartThings actually diverge.

Attributes where Savant and SmartThings differ
AttributeSavantSmartThings
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileiOS, Android, Web, SmartThings Hub
Founded20051938

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (IoT & 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 Savant

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

Only in SmartThings

  • Multi-Brand Support
  • Device Control
  • Automations
  • Cloud Backup
  • 500+ device types
  • Routines
  • IFTTT integration
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Voice Control

What people use each for

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

Savant

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

SmartThings

  • Smart home controlnot Savant
  • Automation routinesnot Savant
  • Device integrationnot Savant
  • Remote monitoringnot Savant

Where each one falls short

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

Savant

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

SmartThings

  • Cloud-dependent with no offline operation; requires internet and Samsung servers for all device control
  • Cloud communication adds latency compared to local hubs; device response delays up to one second
  • Confusing app transition between SmartThings Classic and SmartThings Connect with certain automations only working in one app
  • API changes requiring paid subscriptions starting October 2026 break third-party integrations like Home Assistant

Pricing, plan by plan

Savant

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Savant review.

SmartThings

Free
  • Basic (SmartThings app)Free
    • Device control and automation
    • Support for Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Matter

Which should you pick?

Choose Savant if

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

Choose SmartThings if

  • You need multi-brand support.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, SmartThings Hub.
  • You also want device control.
SmartThings review

Questions people ask

Is Savant or SmartThings better?
Neither clearly leads. Savant starts at On request and SmartThings at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Savant or SmartThings?
SmartThings has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Savant and Free for SmartThings.
Does Savant or SmartThings run on more platforms?
Savant runs on Web, Mobile. SmartThings runs on iOS, Android, Web, SmartThings Hub.
Can I use SmartThings for free?
Yes. SmartThings has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Savant starts at On request.
What is Savant best used for?
Savant is most often used for smart home automation, climate control, lighting and audio-visual management, energy management and monitoring. Of those, smart home automation and climate control are not what SmartThings is typically brought in for.
What can Savant do that SmartThings cannot?
Savant covers Customizable, Multi-Room Control, Beautiful Interface, Premium Build. SmartThings covers Multi-Brand Support, Device Control, Automations, Cloud Backup. Both handle Voice Control.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SmartThings: Does SmartThings work offline?

No, SmartThings requires internet and Samsung servers to function. It cannot operate offline; all device control depends on cloud connectivity.

Source
SmartThings: Which communication protocols does SmartThings support?

SmartThings natively handles Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, and Matter protocols simultaneously through mesh networking.

Source
SmartThings: What is the cost of SmartThings API access for developers?

Starting October 2026, non-commercial developers using SmartThings API for third-party integrations like Home Assistant must pay $4.99/month. Free access continues through Q3 2026.

Source
SmartThings: Does SmartThings support voice assistants?

Yes, SmartThings is compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control.

Source
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