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TP-Link Kasa vs Tuya Smart

TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

Smart Home

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tuya Smart logo

Tuya Smart

Smart Home

Global IoT platform powering thousands of smart devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: TP-Link Kasa plus plan only covers one camera per subscription; Tuya Smart no pricing information available on website; users directed to contact sales directly
  • They diverge on capability: TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, Tuya Smart covers Cloud Platform.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where TP-Link Kasa and Tuya Smart differ
AttributeTP-Link KasaTuya Smart
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebIOS, Android, Web, Hardware modules
Founded19962014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • IFTTT

Only in Tuya Smart

  • Cloud Platform
  • Device SDK
  • White-Label App
  • AI Features
  • Custom integrations
  • Hardware modules support

Both cover

  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

TP-Link Kasa

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

Tuya Smart

  • Smart product developmentnot TP-Link Kasa
  • White-label solutionsnot TP-Link Kasa
  • OEM IoTnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Connected appliancesnot TP-Link Kasa

Where each one falls short

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

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

Tuya Smart

  • No pricing information available on website; users directed to contact sales directly
  • IoT platform pricing model not disclosed publicly

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Tuya Smart

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • Basic cloud
    • Device management
    • Standard features
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • White-label
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Tuya Smart if

  • You need cloud platform.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web, Hardware modules.
  • You also want device sdk.
Tuya Smart review

Questions people ask

Is TP-Link Kasa or Tuya Smart better?
Neither clearly leads. TP-Link Kasa starts at Free and Tuya Smart at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TP-Link Kasa or Tuya Smart?
TP-Link Kasa starts at Free and Tuya Smart at Free.
Does TP-Link Kasa or Tuya Smart run on more platforms?
TP-Link Kasa runs on IOS, Android, Web. Tuya Smart runs on IOS, Android, Web, Hardware modules.
Can I use TP-Link Kasa for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is TP-Link Kasa best used for?
TP-Link Kasa is most often used for home security camera recording and playback, smart home automation monitoring, pet and baby monitoring, outdoor property surveillance. Of those, home security camera recording and playback and smart home automation monitoring are not what Tuya Smart is typically brought in for.
What can TP-Link Kasa do that Tuya Smart cannot?
TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling. Tuya Smart covers Cloud Platform, Device SDK, White-Label App, AI Features. Both handle Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IOS support.

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.

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Tuya Smart: How do I get pricing for Tuya IoT platform?

Tuya pricing is not published on their website. Contact Tuya directly via phone (844-672-5646), email ([email protected]), or through their contact form to request a pricing quote and demo.

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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.

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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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