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Tasmota vs Wyze

Tasmota logo

Tasmota

Smart Home

Open-source firmware for ESP8266/ESP32 based devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wyze logo

Wyze

Smart Home

Affordable smart home products for everyone

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tasmota has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Tasmota tasmota only runs on Espressif ESP8266, ESP8285, ESP32, ESP32-S and ESP32-C3 chipsets, so devices built on other silicon cannot use it; Wyze without a paid Cam Plus plan, cloud clips are capped at 12 seconds
  • They diverge on capability: Tasmota covers Local Control, Wyze covers Affordable Prices.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tasmota and Wyze actually diverge.

Attributes where Tasmota and Wyze differ
AttributeTasmotaWyze
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsESP8266, ESP32, Compatible devicesIOS, Android, Web

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Smart Home), founded (2017).

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 Tasmota

  • Local Control
  • MQTT Support
  • Web Interface
  • OTA Updates
  • Home Assistant
  • Domoticz
  • OpenHAB
  • Node-RED

Only in Wyze

  • Affordable Prices
  • Wide Product Range
  • Cloud Storage Options
  • Local Storage
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT
  • SmartThings

What people use each for

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

Tasmota

  • Replacing vendor cloud firmware on ESP based smart plugs and switchesnot Wyze
  • Controlling smart home devices locally over MQTT or HTTPnot Wyze
  • Integrating off the shelf Wi-Fi devices with Home Assistant without a cloud accountnot Wyze

Wyze

  • Low cost home security cameras with cloud event recordingnot Tasmota
  • Motion and person detection alerts on a phonenot Tasmota
  • Viewing and reviewing camera footage without a local recordernot Tasmota

Where each one falls short

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

Tasmota

  • Tasmota only runs on Espressif ESP8266, ESP8285, ESP32, ESP32-S and ESP32-C3 chipsets, so devices built on other silicon cannot use it
  • Initial installation requires opening the device, bridging GPIO0 to ground during boot and using a 3.3V serial programmer; a 5V programmer damages the chip
  • The ESP chip needs at least 150mA at 3.3V, so an underpowered supply causes flashing and stability failures
  • The Wi-Fi setup access point stays active for only 3 minutes, after which the device must be power cycled to try again
  • The Power Cycle Recovery feature can reset a device to firmware defaults where mains power fluctuates, and the docs advise disabling it in that case

Wyze

  • Without a paid Cam Plus plan, cloud clips are capped at 12 seconds
  • Cam Plus Lite records a clip only once every 5 minutes, so events inside the cooldown are never captured
  • Cam Plus Lite cloud storage is a rolling 14 days for motion events only
  • Cam Plus Lite is a Name Your Price tier whose suggested contribution scales with the number of cameras on the account

Pricing, plan by plan

Tasmota

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Full firmware
    • MQTT
    • Web UI

Wyze

On request
  • Cam Plus$1.99/month
    • Person detection
    • 14-day cloud storage
    • No cooldown
  • Cam Unlimited$9.99/month
    • Unlimited cameras
    • All Cam Plus features

Which should you pick?

Choose Tasmota if

  • You need local control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on ESP8266, ESP32, Compatible devices.
  • You also want mqtt support.
Tasmota review

Choose Wyze if

  • You need affordable prices.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want wide product range.
Wyze review

Questions people ask

Is Tasmota or Wyze better?
Neither clearly leads. Tasmota starts at Free and Wyze at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tasmota or Wyze?
Tasmota has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Tasmota and On request for Wyze.
Does Tasmota or Wyze run on more platforms?
Tasmota runs on ESP8266, ESP32, Compatible devices. Wyze runs on IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Tasmota for free?
Yes. Tasmota has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wyze starts at On request.
What is Tasmota best used for?
Tasmota is most often used for replacing vendor cloud firmware on esp based smart plugs and switches, controlling smart home devices locally over mqtt or http, integrating off the shelf wi-fi devices with home assistant without a cloud account. Of those, replacing vendor cloud firmware on esp based smart plugs and switches and controlling smart home devices locally over mqtt or http are not what Wyze is typically brought in for.
What can Tasmota do that Wyze cannot?
Tasmota covers Local Control, MQTT Support, Web Interface, OTA Updates. Wyze covers Affordable Prices, Wide Product Range, Cloud Storage Options, Local Storage.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tasmota: What is the cost of Tasmota?

Tasmota is completely free as open-source firmware for ESP devices. Source code is available on GitHub, and the project accepts donations for continued development.

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Wyze: Is there a shipping cost?

Free shipping is available on orders of $59 or more.

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Tasmota: Can Tasmota be modified and redistributed?

Yes, Tasmota is open-source software allowing users to access, compile, modify, and redistribute builds according to the project LICENSE.

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Wyze: What is the return policy?

Wyze offers a 30-day return policy on purchases.

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Wyze: Do I need a paid subscription to use Wyze cameras?

No, there are free features with zero limits on livestreams and a free user-friendly app, with no hidden fees. Cam Plus security plans are available as optional add-ons.

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