Software · head to head
SwitchBot vs Eufy Security
The short version
- Only Eufy Security has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: SwitchBot switchBot Lock Ultra is priced at 139.99 USD standalone, rising to 299.99 USD bundled with the Touch Doorbell combo; 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
- They diverge on capability: SwitchBot covers Button automation, Eufy Security covers Local storage.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SwitchBot and Eufy Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | SwitchBot | Eufy Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | IOS, Android | IOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2015 | 2016 |
Identical on both: pricing model (one-time), 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 SwitchBot
- Button automation
- IR control
- Schedules
- Sensors
- Scene automation
- Voice control
- IFTTT
- SmartThings
Only in Eufy Security
- Local storage
- AI detection
- 2K/4K video
- Night vision
- Two-way audio
- No monthly fees
- Home Assistant
- Web support
Both cover
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Assistant
- Apple HomeKit
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SwitchBot
- Retrofit automationnot Eufy Security
- Curtain controlnot Eufy Security
- AC controlnot Eufy Security
- Simple automationnot Eufy Security
Eufy Security
- Home securitynot SwitchBot
- Package detectionnot SwitchBot
- Baby monitoringnot SwitchBot
- Pet watchingnot SwitchBot
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SwitchBot
- SwitchBot Lock Ultra is priced at 139.99 USD standalone, rising to 299.99 USD bundled with the Touch Doorbell combo
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
SwitchBot
On request- Bot$29/month
- Button pusher
- Schedule
- Voice control
- Curtain$89/month
- Solar powered option
- Light sensor
- Schedule
- Hub Mini$39/month
- IR control
- Cloud access
- Voice assistants
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 SwitchBot if
- You need button automation.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want ir control.
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 SwitchBot or Eufy Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. SwitchBot 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, SwitchBot or Eufy Security?
- Eufy Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for SwitchBot and Free for Eufy Security.
- Does SwitchBot or Eufy Security run on more platforms?
- SwitchBot 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. SwitchBot starts at On request.
- What is SwitchBot best used for?
- SwitchBot is most often used for retrofit automation, curtain control, ac control, simple automation. Of those, retrofit automation and curtain control are not what Eufy Security is typically brought in for.
- What can SwitchBot do that Eufy Security cannot?
- SwitchBot covers Button automation, IR control, Schedules, Sensors. Eufy Security covers Local storage, AI detection, 2K/4K video, Night vision. Both handle Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, IOS support.