eWeLink
8.0#2 in smart home appsFrom $9.90 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisiteWeLink vs ioBroker
What both publish
| Fact | eWeLink | ioBroker |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Smart scenes can be triggered by time, device state, or NFC tags. | Automations can be created with graphical rules, Blockly, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node-RED. |
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Energy monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| 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 documentation names Zigbee, Z-Wave, KNX, Modbus, MQTT, manufacturer clouds, and voice assistants as integration examples. |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Matter support | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The official contact page lists [email protected] for support and feedback. | The project points users to its community forum, Discord, Facebook groups, documentation, and tutorials; it says community support is not contractually guaranteed. |
| Voice assistant support | Yes | Yes |
| Zigbee support | Yes | Yes |
eWeLink plans
- Advanced$9.90 a year
- Prime$19.90 a year
- BasicFree
- Camera Plan$19.99 a year
ioBroker plans
- ioBroker platformFree
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 ioBroker if…
ioBroker suits people who want to bring different home devices and services into one system. Graphical tools and Blockly suit beginners, while scripting options support users who want custom logic.