Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Annke vs Moes
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Annke | Moes ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | €50.95 |
| Products | Camera, Video doorbell | Alarm, Camera, Smart lock, Video doorbell, Smoke alarmCovers more |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Free features | Local SD card storage without monthly fees | Live viewing, motion alerts, two-way audio and local microSD recording with no subscription |
| Top resolution | 4k | 2k |
| Monitoring per month | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Minimum contract | Not confirmed | 0 months |
| Professional monitoring | Not confirmed | No |
| Security update period | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Same on both: Local storage (Yes), Installation required (No).
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Key differences
- Annke scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Products: only Moes offers Alarm, Smart lock, Smoke alarm.
- Support channels: only Annke offers Phone.
- Money-back period is higher at Moes: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Power source: only Annke offers Wired, Poe.
- Ecosystems: only Moes offers Google, Homekit, Matter.
Our verdict on each
Annke
Annke is a straightforward way to cover a house with cameras and video doorbells without a subscription line, and the entry figure of $19.99 sits below Aqara. It suits homeowners who want card storage and Alexa voice control more than a full alarm system.
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 | Annke | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7HigherEntry price of $19.99 sits below the £36.98 listed by Aqara, and the cost score of 9.7 reflects that. | 9.2Entry price of €14.95 sits below the site median of €96.46, and monitoring runs at €0 a month. |
| Offer | 9.2The range spans camera and video doorbell with 4k at the top and card recording as standard, for an offer score of 9.2. | 9.2Free camera features, local microSD recording, a 2-year warranty and 60 days to return a device. |
| Trust | 9.1Sold by ANNKE INNOVATION (HK) CO., LIMITED with support on email, chat and phone; the trust score is 9.1. | Not confirmed |
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Pick Annke if cost matter most.
Pick Moes if products and money-back period matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Annke | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Home security cameras | 12 of 75 | 20 of 75 |
| Security cameras without a subscription | 7 of 53 | 13 of 53 |
| Video doorbells | 10 of 54 | 17 of 54 |
Side by side, item by item
| Products | Annke | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm | No | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Smart lock | No | Yes |
| Video doorbell | Yes | Yes |
| Smoke alarm | No | Yes |
Sources behind this comparison
Annke
- annke.com: 11 facts, 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 | Annke | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Diy |
| Power source | Battery, Wired, Solar, PoeCovers more | Battery, Solar |
| Ecosystems | Alexa | Alexa, Google, Homekit, MatterCovers more |
| Legal entity | ANNKE INNOVATION (HK) CO., LIMITED | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Annke | Moes | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring per month | Not confirmed | €0at the median | €0 |
| Minimum contract | Not confirmed | 0 monthsat the median | 0 months |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Security update period | Not confirmed | 2 yearsbelow the median | 3 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Annke
Pros
- The entry price of $19.99 is below the £36.98 listed by Aqara, and a little above $13.99.
- Local storage is listed as yes, and card recording comes with no monthly fee, so the running cost stays flat.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, which is wider than email alone at this price.
Cons
- The starting figure of $19.99 sits above $13.95 and $13.99, so the smallest budgets are served elsewhere.
- The listed ecosystems are alexa, so a Google Home or HomeKit household has nothing here to link to.
- The range covers camera and video doorbell, with no alarm panel or smart lock to add to the same order.
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
Annke
Who it suits
- Households that want footage kept on a card inside the home: local storage is listed as yes and card recording carries no monthly fee.
- People covering a front door and a garden in a single purchase, since camera and video doorbell handle both jobs.
- Alexa homes, where voice control is the main way the cameras get used; the listed ecosystems are alexa.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tight budgets: JOOAN lists $13.99 and The Home Security Superstore $13.95, each under Annke's $19.99.
- Google Home and Apple HomeKit households: the listed ecosystems are alexa only, so Aqara is worth weighing even at £36.98.
- Shoppers who want a wider basket, such as alarms alongside cameras: Annke's range is camera and video doorbell, so a broader comparison is worth making against Aqara at £36.98.
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.
Country by country
| Country | Annke | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Chile | Yes | No |
| Colombia | Yes | No |
8 of 52 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Annke
How much does Annke cost to get started?+
Hardware starts at $19.99. That is below the £36.98 Aqara lists and a little above the $13.99 and $13.95 shown for JOOAN and The Home Security Superstore. Across the brands ranked here, Annke sits at position 8 of 70 on price, so the entry figure is competitive rather than the cheapest.
Are there monthly fees or a contract to renew?+
No plan sits behind the hardware. Recording runs on an SD card in the camera with no monthly fee, which is the free tier the brand describes. Across the site, monthly monitoring sits at €0 and the typical contract term is 0 months, so there is nothing to renew and the outlay stops at the point of purchase.
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.