Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
eufy vs Shelly
What sets them apart
| Compare |  eufy |  Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | €39.90 |
| Products | Camera, Video doorbell, Smart lock, AlarmCovers more | Camera, Smart lock |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Cloud plan per month | $3.99 | €3.99 |
| 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 | Camera live streaming, 5 events of event history, motion events with recordings, smart notifications (Shelly Smart Control standard plan) |
| Top resolution | 4k | 1080p |
| Recording retention | 90 to 365 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Monitoring per month | $4.99 to $9.99 | Not confirmed |
| Professional monitoring | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Two-factor sign-in | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Installation required | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Minimum contract (0 months), Local storage (Yes), End-to-end encryption (Yes).
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Key differences
- Shelly scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Products: only eufy offers Video doorbell, Alarm.
- Recording retention is higher at eufy: 90 to 365 days vs 30 days.
- Money-back period is higher at eufy: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Shelly is available in 10 more countries.
- Pricing model: only eufy offers Monitored.
- Power source: only eufy offers Solar, Poe.
- Ecosystems: only Shelly offers Matter.
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.
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 | eufy | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Bundle price $199 sits above $13.95 at The Home Security Superstore, but cloud storage costs $3.99. | 9.1HigherEntry price €12.90 sits under the €15.36 median for smart thermostat brands here. |
| 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. | 9.2No hub required, local control, energy reporting, and cloud extras left to an optional €3.99 plan. |
| Trust | 9.0Founded 2011, sold by Fantasia Trading LLC, with end-to-end encryption and two factor both yes, plus 30 days returns. | 9.1HigherMatter certification, 2 to 5 years cover and 14 days returns, all under Shelly Europe Ltd. |
Choosing between them
Pick eufy if products, money-back period, and recording retention matter most.
Pick Shelly if cost matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | eufy | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Home security cameras | 6 of 83 | 14 of 83 |
| Security cameras without a subscription | 6 of 53 | 13 of 53 |
| Smart locks | 5 of 43 | 12 of 43 |
Where these facts come from
eufy
- eufy.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- us.eufy.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Shelly
- shelly.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | eufy | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Diy, MonitoredCovers more | Diy |
| Power source | Battery, Solar, Wired, PoeCovers more | Battery, Wired |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit | Alexa, Google, Homekit, MatterCovers more |
| Legal entity | Fantasia Trading LLC | Shelly Europe Ltd |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Bulgaria |
| Founded | 2011 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Floor care
| Fact | eufy | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| 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 | AT, AU, BE, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, NZ, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | eufy | Shelly | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring per month | $4.99 to $9.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Minimum contract | 0 monthsat the median | 0 monthsat the median | 0 months |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 14 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
| Recording retention | 90 to 365 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 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.
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
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.
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
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
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 | eufy | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
8 of 35 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.
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.