eWeLink
8.0#2 in smart home appsFrom $9.90 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisiteWeLink vs HomeGenie
What both publish
| Fact | eWeLink | HomeGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Smart scenes can be triggered by time, device state, or NFC tags. | The server includes customizable dashboards, an integrated code editor, virtual modules for prototyping, and historical sensor logs with charts and filters. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The official site lists Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT, Philips Hue, Home Assistant, Yandex Alice, and Olisto as integrations or supported platforms. | The server lists native support for ZigBee, Z-Wave, MQTT, KNX, and X10, plus GPIO, I2C, SPI, and PWM access on supported hardware. |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The official contact page lists [email protected] for support and feedback. | The About page links to a Q&A discussion forum and says user and developer involvement is welcome. |
| Zigbee support | Yes | Yes |
eWeLink plans
- Advanced$9.90 a year
- Prime$19.90 a year
- BasicFree
- Camera Plan$19.99 a year
HomeGenie plans
No prices published.
Pick eWeLink if…
eWeLink suits people who want to manage smart-home devices from multiple brands, automate scenes, and use voice or local control. Its CUBE option is for users who want a self-hosted Matter bridge.
Pick HomeGenie if…
HomeGenie suits users who want open-source, local control of smart-home devices across varied operating systems and hardware. It also fits people comfortable with scripting, DIY gateways, and self-hosted automation.