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ThingWorx vs TP-Link Kasa

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ThingWorx

Smart Home

Enterprise IoT platform by PTC for industrial and smart solutions

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

Smart Home

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TP-Link Kasa has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ThingWorx thingWorx is now part of Velotic, a separate industrial software company spun out from PTC; TP-Link Kasa plus plan only covers one camera per subscription
  • They diverge on capability: ThingWorx covers Rapid App Development, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ThingWorx and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeThingWorxTP-Link Kasa
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, Hybrid, Edge computingIOS, Android, Web
Founded19851996

Identical on both: 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 ThingWorx

  • Rapid App Development
  • Real-Time Analytics
  • Device Connectivity
  • Scalable
  • Industrial protocols
  • Mobile app
  • REST API
  • Third-party systems

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.

ThingWorx

  • Connecting industrial equipment and machines to an IIoT platformnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Building operator dashboards and digital work instructions for manufacturingnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Remote monitoring and service of connected productsnot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Home security camera recording and playbacknot ThingWorx
  • Smart home automation monitoringnot ThingWorx
  • Pet and baby monitoringnot ThingWorx
  • Outdoor property surveillancenot ThingWorx

Where each one falls short

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

ThingWorx

  • ThingWorx is now part of Velotic, a separate industrial software company spun out from PTC
  • No pricing is published; the product page routes to Contact Us with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
  • The platform is sold as an industrial IIoT suite to enterprises rather than being self-serve

TP-Link Kasa

  • Plus plan only covers one camera per subscription
  • No free trial mentioned for paid tiers
  • Premium plan requires annual commitment discount to reach $100/year pricing
  • Video retention limited to 30 days even on paid plans

Pricing, plan by plan

ThingWorx

On request
  • Professional$5000/month
    • App development
    • Analytics
    • Connectivity
  • Enterprise$25000/month
    • Advanced features
    • 24/7 support
    • Custom solutions

TP-Link Kasa

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • Live streaming
    • Push-to-talk
    • Activity zones
  • Plus$3/month
    • 30 days of video history
    • Manual clip recording
    • Video sharing
  • Premium$10/month
    • Covers up to 10 cameras
    • All Plus features
    • Snapshots with alerts

Which should you pick?

Choose ThingWorx if

  • You need rapid app development.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid, Edge computing.
  • You also want real-time analytics.
ThingWorx review

Choose TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.
TP-Link Kasa review

Questions people ask

Is ThingWorx or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. ThingWorx starts at On request and TP-Link Kasa at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ThingWorx or TP-Link Kasa?
TP-Link Kasa has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ThingWorx and Free for TP-Link Kasa.
Does ThingWorx or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
ThingWorx runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid, Edge computing. TP-Link Kasa runs on IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use TP-Link Kasa for free?
Yes. TP-Link Kasa has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ThingWorx starts at On request.
What is ThingWorx best used for?
ThingWorx is most often used for connecting industrial equipment and machines to an iiot platform, building operator dashboards and digital work instructions for manufacturing, remote monitoring and service of connected products. Of those, connecting industrial equipment and machines to an iiot platform and building operator dashboards and digital work instructions for manufacturing are not what TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can ThingWorx do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
ThingWorx covers Rapid App Development, Real-Time Analytics, Device Connectivity, Scalable. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TP-Link Kasa: Does Kasa Care offer a free plan?

Yes, Kasa's free tier includes live streaming, push-to-talk, activity zones, and activity notifications at no cost.

Source
TP-Link Kasa: What's the difference between Kasa Plus and Premium?

Plus costs $3/month and provides 30 days of video history per camera. Premium costs $10/month and covers up to 10 cameras with all Plus features. Premium is billed at $100/year vs Plus at $30/year per camera.

Source
TP-Link Kasa: Can Premium cover all my cameras?

Yes, Kasa Premium covers up to 10 cameras under one $10/month subscription, making it more economical than Plus for multiple devices.

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