Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
eufy vs JOOAN
What sets them apart
| Compare |  eufy |  JOOAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $13.99Lower |
| Products | Camera, Video doorbell, Smart lock, AlarmCovers more | Camera, Video doorbell |
| Free features | On-device local storage, on-device AI detection and face recognition, cross-camera tracking, self-learning AI, instant notifications and playback with no monthly fee | 30 days free cloud storage |
| Top resolution | 4k | 2k |
| Monitoring per month | $4.99 to $9.99 | Not confirmed |
| Minimum contract | 0 months | Not confirmed |
| Professional monitoring | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Local storage | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Cloud plan per month | $3.99 | Not confirmed |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Recording retention | 90 to 365 days | Not confirmed |
| Two-factor sign-in | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Installation required | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Money-back period (30 days).
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Key differences
- JOOAN scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Price is lower at JOOAN: $13.99 vs $199.
- Products: only eufy offers Smart lock, Alarm.
- Support channels: only eufy offers Chat, Community.
- Founded is lower at JOOAN: 2010 vs 2011.
- eufy is available in 18 more countries.
- Pricing model: only eufy offers Monitored.
- Power source: only eufy offers Wired, Poe.
Our verdict on each
eufy
eufy suits homeowners who want cameras, doorbells, locks and alarms that keep working without a subscription, and who add professional monitoring only when they want it. The contract term is 0 months, and on-device local storage, AI detection and playback come with no monthly fee.
JOOAN
JOOAN suits renters and homeowners who want cameras and video doorbells on a tight hardware budget, with $13.99 as the entry point and 30 days free cloud storage to carry the first month. Buyers wanting professional monitoring or a mature support desk should look elsewhere, since the lineup is DIY.
Score breakdown
| Area | eufy | JOOAN |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Bundle price $199 sits above $13.95 at The Home Security Superstore, but cloud storage costs $3.99. | 9.9HigherHardware starts at $13.99, under $19.99 and £36.98, and cloud storage needs no subscription. |
| Offer | 9.4HigherWide catalogue across camera, video doorbell and smart lock, on-device AI detection with no monthly fee, and robot vacuum suction of 30,000 Pa. | 9.1A free trial of 30 days free cloud storage sits alongside a 30 days window, both longer than most rivals offer. |
| Trust | 9.0Founded 2011, sold by Fantasia Trading LLC, with end-to-end encryption and two factor both yes, plus 30 days returns. | 9.1HigherA stated founding year of 2010 and a published legal entity, HK RUIXUN INTELLIGENT TECH CO., LIMITED, sit behind a DIY model. |
Feature by feature
| Products | eufy | JOOAN |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Smart lock | Yes | No |
| Video doorbell | Yes | Yes |
Availability and regulation
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for eufy: 18.
What we checked
eufy
- eufy.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- us.eufy.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
JOOAN
- shop.jooancam.com: 6 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- jooancam.com: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | eufy | JOOAN |
|---|---|---|
| Home security cameras | 6 of 75 | 14 of 75 |
| Video doorbells | 6 of 54 | 12 of 54 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | eufy | JOOAN |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Diy, MonitoredCovers more | Diy |
| Power source | Battery, Solar, Wired, PoeCovers more | Battery, Solar |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Fantasia Trading LLC | HK RUIXUN INTELLIGENT TECH CO., LIMITED |
| Founded | 2011 | 2010Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Floor care
| Fact | eufy | JOOAN |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | eufy Robot Vacuum Omni S2, eufy Robot Vacuum Omni E35, eufy Robot Vacuum Omni E25, eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C28 | Not confirmed |
| Entry price | $169.99 | Not confirmed |
| Flagship price | $1,599.99 | Not confirmed |
| Top suction (Pa) | 30,000 | Not confirmed |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mop type | Roller | Not confirmed |
| Mop lift (mm) | 12 | Not confirmed |
| Obstacle avoidance | Camera AI | Not confirmed |
| LiDAR navigation | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Matter support | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Works offline | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | US, CA, GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, IE, GR, HU, HR, PL, AU, SG, NZ, AE, VN, TW | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | eufy | JOOAN | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $199highest quarter | $13.99lowest quarter | $69.99 |
| Monitoring per month | $4.99 to $9.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Minimum contract | 0 monthsat the median | Not confirmed | 0 months |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Cloud plan per month | $3.99above the median | Not confirmed | $3 |
| Recording retention | 90 to 365 dayshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 30 |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
eufy
Pros
- Contract term: 0 months, so nothing forces a long commitment, and the on-device storage, detection and playback come at no monthly charge.
- One brand across camera, video doorbell and smart lock, with battery, solar and wired options for powering each unit.
- Cloud storage is optional at $3.99 a month, and local recordings are kept 90 to 365 days.
Cons
- Bundle price $199 compares poorly with $13.95 at The Home Security Superstore and $19.99 at Annke.
- Professional monitoring costs $4.99 to $9.99 a month, and the monitoring price position is 39 of 51.
- Price rank sits at 62 of 70, so eufy is not the cheap option in this group.
JOOAN
Pros
- Entry hardware price of $13.99 sits below both $19.99 and £36.98, which suits a first camera or a spare door.
- 30 days free cloud storage gives buyers a free month of cloud recording, so alerts and playback work before any subscription decision.
- A 30 days return window is longer than the typical trial most camera sellers offer, easing an uncertain first install.
Cons
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, with no live chat in that set, so questions outside office hours wait on email or a call back.
- Peak resolution of 2k on the range trails brands that advertise higher-resolution sensors, so detail at distance is limited.
Who each suits
eufy
Who it suits
- Homeowners who want one brand across cameras, video doorbells, smart locks and alarms: camera, video doorbell and smart lock.
- Renters and flat owners who will not sign a contract, since the term is 0 months.
- People who want footage kept on their own hardware: local storage is yes, with retention of 90 to 365 days.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers chasing the lowest entry price on cameras: The Home Security Superstore lists cameras at $13.95 against the eufy bundle at $199.
- Buyers who would rather start at Annke's $19.99 entry point than pay bundle pricing.
- Readers set on Aqara's camera entry point of £36.98 and its own support setup.
JOOAN
Who it suits
- Renters and first-time buyers who want indoor coverage on a small budget
- Homeowners covering a back garden, garage or side gate where cabling is awkward
- Shoppers who want a camera and a front-door video doorbell from one maker
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after professional monitoring, since the model is diy
- Buyers who need long-range detail beyond 2k, where a higher-resolution range suits better
- Shoppers who expect a bigger support desk, since help runs on email, phone and help centre
Current offers
eufy
Current offer
Discount code
10% off and up to $50 off for newsletter signup: 10% off, up to $50
Email newsletter signup; coupon offered on the sign-up form
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | eufy | JOOAN |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
| Hungary | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
8 of 19 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
eufy
Do I have to pay a monthly fee to use the cameras?+
No. The free feature set keeps storage, detection and face recognition on the device itself, adds tracking across cameras and self-learning, and gives instant alerts with playback at no monthly charge. Cloud storage is optional at $3.99 a month, and the contract term is 0 months.
Is there a minimum contract to sign up for?+
The contract term is 0 months, so there is nothing to serve and nothing to cancel early. That puts eufy at 1 of 60 brands on contract length, ahead of brands that lock customers into a minimum period.
JOOAN
How much does the cheapest JOOAN camera cost?+
The entry point is $13.99 for the indoor and outdoor WiFi camera, which is the figure most people will see first. That is below $19.99 and well under £36.98, so JOOAN makes sense for a first camera or a second unit. Prices sit at hardware level with no subscription needed to start.
Is there a monthly subscription for cloud recording?+
Not to begin with. 30 days free cloud storage gives buyers a free trial of cloud storage, so you can check playback and alerts before deciding on a plan. The hardware works on its own in the meantime, and the diy approach means the setup is yours to run rather than a monitoring team's.
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