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TP-Link Kasa vs Wyze

TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

Smart Home

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

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 TP-Link Kasa has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: TP-Link Kasa plus plan only covers one camera per subscription; Wyze without a paid Cam Plus plan, cloud clips are capped at 12 seconds
  • They diverge on capability: TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, Wyze covers Affordable Prices.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where TP-Link Kasa and Wyze differ
AttributeTP-Link KasaWyze
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded19962017

Identical on both: platforms (IOS, Android, Web), 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

Only in Wyze

  • Affordable Prices
  • Wide Product Range
  • Cloud Storage Options
  • Local Storage

Both cover

  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • IFTTT
  • 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 Wyze
  • Smart home automation monitoringnot Wyze
  • Pet and baby monitoringnot Wyze
  • Outdoor property surveillancenot Wyze

Wyze

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

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

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

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 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 Wyze if

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

Questions people ask

Is TP-Link Kasa or Wyze better?
Neither clearly leads. TP-Link Kasa 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, TP-Link Kasa or Wyze?
TP-Link Kasa has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for TP-Link Kasa and On request for Wyze.
Does TP-Link Kasa or Wyze run on more platforms?
Both run on IOS, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use TP-Link Kasa for free?
Yes. TP-Link Kasa has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wyze starts at On request.
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 Wyze is typically brought in for.
What can TP-Link Kasa do that Wyze cannot?
TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling. Wyze covers Affordable Prices, Wide Product Range, Cloud Storage Options, Local Storage. Both handle Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT.

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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Wyze: Is there a shipping cost?

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

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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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Wyze: What is the return policy?

Wyze offers a 30-day return policy on purchases.

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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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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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