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Savant vs TP-Link Kasa

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Savant

Software

Premium customizable automation and control system

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Savant pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer; TP-Link Kasa devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD
  • They diverge on capability: Savant covers Customizable, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Savant and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where Savant and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeSavantTP-Link Kasa
Pricing modelquoteone-time
PlatformsWeb, MobileIOS, Android, Web
Founded20051996

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 Savant

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

Only in TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • IFTTT

What people use each for

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

Savant

  • Smart home automationnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Climate controlnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Lighting and audio-visual managementnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Energy management and monitoringnot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot Savant
  • Automationnot Savant
  • Voice controlnot Savant
  • Budget smart homenot 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

TP-Link Kasa

  • Devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD

Pricing, plan by plan

Savant

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Savant review.

TP-Link Kasa

On request
  • Smart Plug$10/month
    • WiFi
    • Voice control
    • Scheduling
  • Smart Switch$20/month
    • In-wall installation
    • Dimming
    • 3-way support

Which should you pick?

Choose Savant if

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

Choose TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.
TP-Link Kasa review

Questions people ask

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