Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Abode vs Moes
Abode vs Moes: the differences
| Compare |  Abode | Moes ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $75 | €50.95 |
| Monitoring per month | $26.99 | €0 |
| Professional monitoring | YesHas it | No |
| Local storage | No | YesHas it |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Free features | Live video and app access free | Live viewing, motion alerts, two-way audio and local microSD recording with no subscription |
| Top resolution | 1080p | 2k |
| Cloud plan per month | $3.99 | Not confirmed |
| Recording retention | 10 days | Not confirmed |
| Security update period | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Same on both: Minimum contract (0 months), Products (Alarm, Camera, Smart lock, Smoke alarm, Video doorbell), Installation required (No).
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Key differences
- Moes scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.8.
- Professional monitoring: only Abode.
- Local storage: only Moes.
- Support channels: only Moes offers Chat.
- Money-back period is higher at Moes: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Pricing model: only Abode offers Monitored.
- Power source: only Abode offers Wired.
- Power source: only Moes offers Solar.
- Ecosystems: only Moes offers Matter.
Our verdict on each
Abode
Abode suits people who want cameras, a video doorbell, locks and smoke alarms in one app, with no contract, and professional monitoring when you want it. Hardware is priced at $75 and the cloud plan costs $3.99 a month, so the recurring cost stays small unless you add monitoring at $26.99.
Moes
Moes fits homeowners who want wide device coverage without recurring fees, and it takes an overall score of 9.2 here. Devices start at €14.95, cameras cost €50.95, and monitoring runs at €0 a month on a 0 months contract, backed by a 2-year warranty.
Score breakdown
| Area | Abode | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Hardware at $75 sits below the entry median of €127.49, and the paid cloud plan runs at $3.99 a month. | 9.2HigherEntry price of €14.95 sits below the site median of €96.46, and monitoring runs at €0 a month. |
| Offer | 8.9Broad range across alarm, camera and smart lock with a 10 day recording window and a 0 month contract term. | 9.2HigherFree camera features, local microSD recording, a 2-year warranty and 60 days to return a device. |
| Trust | 8.8Operated by Abode Systems, Inc., trading since 2014, with support on email and help centre and a 30 day money back window. | Not confirmed |
What each covers
| Products | Abode | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Smart lock | Yes | Yes |
| Video doorbell | Yes | Yes |
| Smoke alarm | Yes | Yes |
Choosing between them
Pick Abode if professional monitoring matter most.
Pick Moes if cost, offer, local storage, and money-back period matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Abode | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Home security cameras | 17 of 83 | 10 of 83 |
| Video doorbells | 17 of 54 | 10 of 54 |
| Smart locks | 16 of 43 | 8 of 43 |
| Home alarm systems | 10 of 35 | 6 of 35 |
Where these facts come from
Abode
- goabode.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- help.goabode.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Moes
- moes.net: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- moeshouse.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Abode | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Diy, MonitoredCovers more | Diy |
| Power source | Battery, Wired | Battery, Solar |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit | Alexa, Google, Homekit, MatterCovers more |
| Legal entity | Abode Systems, Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2014 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Abode | Moes | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum contract | 0 monthsat the median | 0 monthsat the median | 0 months |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Cloud plan per month | $3.99above the median | Not confirmed | $3 |
| Recording retention | 10 dayslowest quarter | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Security update period | Not confirmed | 2 yearsbelow the median | 3 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Abode
Pros
- Nothing is locked in: the Abode contract term is 0 months, and Abode places 1 of 60 brands on contract length.
- Live video and app access are free at Abode, so a self-monitored setup can run before you take any paid plan.
- Professional monitoring is available from the same account, letting a self-monitored setup be upgraded without changing hardware.
Cons
- Local storage is not available, so clips live in the cloud and history is capped at 10 days.
- Entry hardware at $75 is higher than the $13.95 kit at The Home Security Superstore and the $19.99 doorbell at Annke.
- Monitoring is the expensive tier, since $26.99 a month places Abode at 47 of 51 on monthly monitoring cost.
Moes
Pros
- Entry devices come in at €14.95, under the site median of €96.46 for starting prices.
- Recurring cost is €0 a month on a 0 months contract, so there is nothing to renew later.
- Heating, lighting, plugs, sensors, blinds, cameras, doorbells, locks and alarms are all sold by one brand, listed under alarm, camera and smart lock.
Cons
- A hub is required, so the entry price of €14.95 does not cover a working starter system and the hub sits among the listed thermostat, trv and lighting.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line among the listed routes to help.
- Professional monitoring is not offered, so alarm, camera and lock owners handle their own alerts rather than relying on a watching service.
Who each suits
Abode
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners who want alarm, camera and smart lock under one app and would rather not sign a contract.
- Self-monitorers who mainly want live view and app alerts at no monthly cost, then can add monitoring later.
- Households already using alexa, google and homekit who want voice control across the whole kit.
Who should look elsewhere
- Single-camera buyers on a budget: The Home Security Superstore at $13.95 and Annke at $19.99 sit under the Abode kit at $75.
- Shoppers outside the US market, or after a GBP price point: Aqara lists cameras at £36.98 while Abode is headquartered in the United States.
Moes
Who it suits
- Homeowners and renters who want heating, lighting, plugs, blinds and cameras bought from a single seller.
- Anyone who will not pay a monthly monitoring fee and prefers card recording at home to a cloud plan.
- Households already running Alexa, Google or HomeKit who want Matter and Thread kit to join the same home.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on the smallest possible budget, since SONOFF starts lower at €6.16.
- Buyers who would rather deal with a lighting and heating specialist, since Aqara lists hub, sensor and lighting and Lutron lists lighting, blinds and thermostat.
- Anyone who wants a watching service to respond to alarms, since professional monitoring is not offered.
Questions about each
Abode
What does an Abode video doorbell cost and what does the cloud plan add?+
The Abode video doorbell is priced at $75 as a one-off purchase. The Abode cloud plan costs $3.99 a month and is the tier that keeps your recording history in the app. Live video and app access are free, so a self-monitored setup can be run without either subscription.
Does Abode charge for professional monitoring on top of the plan?+
Professional monitoring is available and sits on its own Abode plan at $26.99 a month, the larger of the two recurring fees. The Abode cloud plan is $3.99 a month. Households that want alerts only and handle responses themselves can stay on the free tier.
Moes
What does a Moes device cost at entry?+
The cheapest listed Moes devices start at €14.95, which sits below the site median of €96.46 for entry pricing across the brands listed here. Cameras sit higher, at €50.95 for the range. Buyers pay for hardware only, so the outlay is the whole cost rather than a first instalment followed by fees.
What do I need before I start a Moes setup?+
A hub is required, so budget for that before the individual devices. The range covers thermostats, radiator valves, lighting, plugs, hubs, sensors and blinds under thermostat, trv and lighting. Once the hub is running, the rest of the kit talks to it over matter, thread and zigbee rather than needing separate bridges for each standard.