Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Desloc vs Shelly
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Desloc |  Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | €39.90 |
| Products | Smart lock | Camera, Smart lockCovers more |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Free features | App control and remote control with no gateway required | Camera live streaming, 5 events of event history, motion events with recordings, smart notifications (Shelly Smart Control standard plan) |
| Professional monitoring | No | Not confirmed |
| Cloud plan per month | Not confirmed | €3.99 |
| End-to-end encryption | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Top resolution | Not confirmed | 1080p |
| Recording retention | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Installation required | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Minimum contract (0 months), Local storage (Yes).
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Key differences
- Products: only Shelly offers Camera.
- Support channels: only Shelly offers Community.
- Money-back period is higher at Desloc: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Shelly is available in 27 more countries.
- Power source: only Desloc offers Solar.
- Power source: only Shelly offers Wired.
- Ecosystems: only Shelly offers Homekit, Matter.
Our verdict on each
Desloc
Desloc is a straight-talking lock brand for anyone who wants a smart deadbolt without a subscription, a gateway box or a monitoring contract. Entry price of $39.99 and 0 months contract months keep the outlay small, and 9.1 reflects that balance.
Shelly
Shelly suits homeowners and renters who want broad smart home kit with no hub to buy first. Device prices start at €12.90, the range covers thermostat, lighting, plug, hub, sensor and blinds work over matter, zigbee and z wave, and local control keeps routines running when the internet drops.
Score breakdown
| Area | Desloc | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherEntry price of $39.99 sits well under the smart lock median of €100.84. | 9.1Entry price €12.90 sits under the €15.36 median for smart thermostat brands here. |
| Offer | 8.9Smart locks only, 0 months contract and app and remote control with no gateway required. | 9.2HigherNo hub required, local control, energy reporting, and cloud extras left to an optional €3.99 plan. |
| Trust | 9.1Local storage, DIY model, email, chat and phone including phone, and 30 days returns. | 9.1Matter certification, 2 to 5 years cover and 14 days returns, all under Shelly Europe Ltd. |
Pick Desloc if, pick Shelly if
Pick Desloc if money-back period matter most.
Pick Shelly if offer and products matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Desloc | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Smart locks | 11 of 43 | 12 of 43 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Desloc | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Bulgaria |
Additional countries for Desloc: 2. Additional countries for Shelly: 29.
Also worth a look
Moes has money-back period at 60 days, against 30 days for Desloc and 14 days for Shelly.
Moes reviewWhat we checked
Desloc
- desloc.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Shelly
- shelly.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Desloc | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Diy | Diy |
| Power source | Battery, Solar | Battery, Wired |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google | Alexa, Google, Homekit, MatterCovers more |
| Legal entity | DefendNet LLC | Shelly Europe Ltd |
| Headquarters | United States | Bulgaria |
| Founded | 2009 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Desloc | Shelly | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum contract | 0 monthsat the median | 0 monthsat the median | 0 months |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 14 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
| Cloud plan per month | Not confirmed | €3.99at the median | €3.99 |
| Recording retention | Not confirmed | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Desloc
Pros
- Entry price of $39.99 is far below the smart lock entry median of €100.84
- App control and remote control come with no gateway required, so there is no hub to add later
- 0 months contract months and no professional monitoring, so nothing renews and nothing bills monthly
Cons
- Range is narrow: product types cover smart locks only, so there is no camera or sensor to add to the same system
- Professional monitoring is not offered, so break-ins get no call-out from a monitoring centre
- The product type listed is DIY, which suits confident installers more than people booking a locksmith
Shelly
Pros
- A hub is not required, so plugs, sensors and switches start working without bridge hardware.
- Local control is supported and energy reporting comes as standard, so offline routines and consumption figures arrive together.
- Entry price €12.90 sits below the €15.36 median for smart thermostat brands.
Cons
- Camera video tops out at 1080p, below the higher resolutions common on other security cameras.
- Cloud retention of 30 days needs the Shelly Smart Control premium plan at €3.99 a month.
- The camera runs on battery and wired, so placement decides between wiring and battery changes.
Who each suits
Desloc
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners who want remote entry control on one door and nothing more
- People who want local access history on the lock instead of a cloud storage subscription
- US households already using Alexa or Google for voice control
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a camera, sensor or alarm panel from the same brand
- Households that need professional monitoring call-outs
- Buyers outside the US who want a brand with an established UK range, such as Aqara
Shelly
Who it suits
- Renters and new buyers who want a hub-free start and automations that keep working offline.
- Households already running Alexa, Google or HomeKit, or planning to settle on Matter later.
- Anyone tracking energy use, since energy reporting is standard across the range.
Who should look elsewhere
- SONOFF, if you want thermostatic radiator valves, since thermostat, trv and lighting includes trv and the Shelly range leaves it out.
- Aqara or Lutron, if the same device mix suits you better from another brand, since hub, sensor and lighting and lighting, blinds and thermostat cover the same categories.
Current offers
Shelly
Current offer
Free trial
3 months free on Shelly Smart Control Premium: 3 months free
Free for 3 months, then EUR 3.99/month (monthly plan) or EUR 35.99/year (yearly plan); offer only available if you have not tried Premium before; cancel anytime
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Desloc | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
8 of 31 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Desloc
How much does a Desloc smart lock cost?+
Desloc locks start at $39.99, which is well under the €100.84 median entry price for smart locks. On price, Desloc ranks 23 of 70 brands, so it reads as a budget choice. The price you see is the price you pay, with no add-ons to price in later.
Is there a monthly fee or contract with a Desloc lock?+
There is no subscription to think about. The contract length is 0 months, and professional monitoring is not offered, so nothing is billed monthly for the lock itself. App control and remote control come with no gateway required, which also removes the cost of a hub or its service plan.
Shelly
What does Shelly hardware cost to start with?+
Entry price is €12.90, which covers the cheapest device in the range rather than a bundle. The camera sits higher at €39.90, and the catalogue spans camera and smart lock. Budget for hardware first, then decide whether the cloud extras earn their monthly fee.
Is there a monthly fee or a contract?+
The Shelly Smart Control premium plan costs €3.99 a month, and it is optional rather than required. There is no minimum term, since the contract length is 0 months. The Shelly Smart Control standard plan keeps live streaming, motion event recordings and smart notifications at no cost.