Amazon Alexa vs SwitchBot
Amazon Alexa
amazon.comSwitchBot
switch-bot.comSide by side
| Figure | Amazon Alexa | SwitchBot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.92/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 10 |
| Spec score · Smart Home Apps | 8.6 (#6) | 7.8 (#15) |
| Spec score · Home Automation | 8.6 (#6) | 7.8 (#20) |
| Spec score · Home automation platforms | 7.9 (#18) | 8.2 (#12) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Amazon Alexa
- Alexa+ subscription (without Prime)Price not published
- Alexa+ for PrimePrice not published
- AlexaFree
- Alexa+ chatFree
- Alexa+ for Prime membersFree
- Alexa+ subscription$19.99 a month
SwitchBot
- Basic Monthly Plan$3.99 a month
- Plus Monthly Plan$6.99 a month
- Premium Monthly Plan$10.99 a month
- Family Monthly Plan (Sale)$20.99 a month
- Basic Annual Plan$34.99 a year
- Family Monthly Plan (Retail)$34.99 a month
- Plus Annual Plan$69.99 a year
- Premium Annual Plan$104.99 a year
- Family Annual Plan (Sale)$209.99 a year
- Family Annual Plan (Retail)$349.99 a year
In their own words
Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SwitchBot
SwitchBot is a smart home ecosystem centered on intelligent home robots, with an app for device automations and scenes. Automations can use a schedule, geofence or SwitchBot device as a condition that triggers an action. Scenes can be started by tapping their name in the app or through Alexa or Google Assistant voice control. SwitchBot lists Matter, voice assistant, camera and energy-monitoring support. Matter can connect SwitchBot devices and some third-party infrared appliances with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Home Assistant and SmartThings, though support varies by platform. Bluetooth and infrared devices need a SwitchBot Matter Bridge; some Wi-Fi products support Matter without a hub. The app is available for Android and iOS, with an APK available through customer support when Google Play is unavailable. The Smart Video Doorbell cloud-storage plans include event recording for the past 30 days, with options for one, two, three or ten devices. Listed monthly plans start at $3.99 a month; annual plans start at $34.99 a year.