Softwr

Smart Home · head to head

SwitchBot vs Yale Smart Locks

SwitchBot logo

SwitchBot

Smart Home

Simple automation for any device

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Yale Smart Locks logo

Yale Smart Locks

Smart Home

Trusted smart lock security for your home

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Yale Smart Locks the Internet Archive's capture of Yale's US homepage on 22 December 2020 named six distinct smart lock and security product lines, Assure Lock, Assure Lever, Smart Delivery Box, Smart Cabinet Lock, Pro SL, and the Pivot Collection, each with a 'Buy Now' link but no price figure present on the page.
  • They diverge on capability: SwitchBot covers Button automation, Yale Smart Locks covers Keypad entry.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SwitchBot and Yale Smart Locks actually diverge.

Attributes where SwitchBot and Yale Smart Locks differ
AttributeSwitchBotYale Smart Locks
Founded20151840

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), platforms (IOS, Android), 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 SwitchBot

  • Button automation
  • IR control
  • Schedules
  • Sensors
  • Scene automation
  • Voice control
  • IFTTT

Only in Yale Smart Locks

  • Keypad entry
  • App control
  • Guest codes
  • Auto-lock
  • Tamper alerts
  • Activity log
  • August

Both cover

  • Amazon Alexa
  • Google Assistant
  • Apple HomeKit
  • SmartThings
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

SwitchBot

  • Retrofit automationnot Yale Smart Locks
  • Curtain controlnot Yale Smart Locks
  • AC controlnot Yale Smart Locks
  • Simple automationnot Yale Smart Locks

Yale Smart Locks

  • Keyless entrynot SwitchBot
  • Guest accessnot SwitchBot
  • Security monitoringnot SwitchBot
  • Rental managementnot 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

Yale Smart Locks

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Yale's US homepage on 22 December 2020 named six distinct smart lock and security product lines, Assure Lock, Assure Lever, Smart Delivery Box, Smart Cabinet Lock, Pro SL, and the Pivot Collection, each with a 'Buy Now' link but no price figure present on the page.

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

Yale Smart Locks

On request
  • Assure Lock 2$190/month
    • Keypad
    • Auto-lock
    • DoorSense
  • Assure Lock SL$260/month
    • Touchscreen
    • No key
    • Modern design

Which should you pick?

Choose SwitchBot if

  • You need button automation.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want ir control.
SwitchBot review

Choose Yale Smart Locks if

  • You need keypad entry.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want app control.
Yale Smart Locks review

Questions people ask

Is SwitchBot or Yale Smart Locks better?
Neither clearly leads. SwitchBot starts at On request and Yale Smart Locks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SwitchBot or Yale Smart Locks?
SwitchBot starts at On request and Yale Smart Locks at On request.
Does SwitchBot or Yale Smart Locks run on more platforms?
Both run on IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Yale Smart Locks is typically brought in for.
What can SwitchBot do that Yale Smart Locks cannot?
SwitchBot covers Button automation, IR control, Schedules, Sensors. Yale Smart Locks covers Keypad entry, App control, Guest codes, Auto-lock. Both handle Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SwitchBot: What is the price range for SwitchBot products?

SwitchBot hardware products vary in price. Examples include the Roller Shade at $199.99, Lock Ultra Vision Pro Combo at $279.99, K11+ robotic vacuum at $399.99, and Standing Circulator Fan at $129.99.

Source
Yale Smart Locks: Where can I find Yale smart lock pricing on their website?

Yale does not publish pricing information on their main website or dedicated pricing page. Pricing details are not publicly listed online.

Source
SwitchBot: Do SwitchBot products require a subscription or ongoing fees?

The product pages do not mention recurring subscription costs associated with SwitchBot hardware products. They appear to be sold as one-time purchases.

Source
Yale Smart Locks: How do I get pricing for Yale smart locks?

Yale does not disclose standard pricing on their website. Customers must contact Yale directly through their support system to request pricing and product information.

Source
SwitchBot: What is SwitchBot's warranty policy?

While the website references a warranty policy, the specific warranty terms and duration are not detailed in the publicly visible page content. Users should consult the dedicated warranty policy page or contact support for details.

Source
SwitchBot: Can I use SwitchBot products in a commercial or business setting?

The website does not explicitly address commercial use restrictions or permissions. The focus appears to be on consumer smart home solutions, but commercial applicability should be verified with SwitchBot support.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on SwitchBot

More on Yale Smart Locks

Keep looking

Other head to heads