Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
eufy vs SONOFF
What sets them apart
| Compare |  eufy |  SONOFF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | €20.47 |
| Products | Camera, Video doorbell, Smart lock, AlarmCovers more | Camera, Alarm |
| Professional monitoring | YesHas it | No |
| 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 | 1080P live view, free motion detection push alerts, local microSD (TF) recording up to 128GB, two-way audio, sleep mode, privacy zones and RTSP; CAM-C44HE adds local AI detection and security modes with no monthly fee |
| Recording retention | 90 to 365 daysHigher | 90 days |
| Monitoring per month | $4.99 to $9.99 | Not confirmed |
| Cloud plan per month | $3.99 | Not confirmed |
| End-to-end encryption | 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), Money-back period (30 days), Top resolution (4k).
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Key differences
- SONOFF scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Products: only eufy offers Video doorbell, Smart lock.
- Professional monitoring: only eufy.
- Recording retention is higher at eufy: 90 to 365 days vs 90 days.
- Support channels: only eufy offers Phone, Chat, Community.
- SONOFF is available in 10 more countries.
- Pricing model: only eufy offers Monitored.
- Power source: only eufy offers Battery, Solar, Poe.
- Ecosystems: only SONOFF offers Matter, Smartthings.
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.
SONOFF
SONOFF suits people building a wired or Zigbee home on a tight budget who want cameras and climate gear that keep working without a subscription. Entry costs start at €6.16, the range is Matter certified, and local storage holds recordings for 90 days. The catch is support, which runs on email and help centre only.
Score breakdown
| Area | eufy | SONOFF |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Bundle price $199 sits above $13.95 at The Home Security Superstore, but cloud storage costs $3.99. | 9.9HigherEntry price runs €6.16 and a camera sits at €20.47, with monitoring and contracts at 0 months, well under the €61.38 typical band. |
| 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. | 9.0Free features cover local AI detection, privacy zones and RTSP, and energy reporting is included. |
| Trust | 9.0Founded 2011, sold by Fantasia Trading LLC, with end-to-end encryption and two factor both yes, plus 30 days returns. | 9.1Higher2 years of cover, local storage as standard, and support limited to email and help centre, which is thinner than most rivals. |
What each covers
| Products | eufy | SONOFF |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Smart lock | Yes | No |
| Video doorbell | Yes | No |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | eufy | SONOFF |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | China |
Available in 12 countries for both. Additional countries for eufy: 7. Additional countries for SONOFF: 17.
Sources behind this comparison
eufy
- eufy.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- us.eufy.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
SONOFF
- sonoff.tech: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | eufy | SONOFF |
|---|---|---|
| Home security cameras | 6 of 75 | 15 of 75 |
| Security cameras without a subscription | 6 of 53 | 9 of 53 |
| Home alarm systems | 5 of 33 | 7 of 33 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | eufy | SONOFF |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Diy, MonitoredCovers more | Diy |
| Power source | Battery, Solar, Wired, PoeCovers more | Wired |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter, SmartthingsCovers more |
| Legal entity | Fantasia Trading LLC | Shenzhen Sonoff Technologies Co.,Ltd |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | China |
| Founded | 2011 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Floor care
| Fact | eufy | SONOFF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB, US |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | eufy | SONOFF | 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 | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Cloud plan per month | $3.99above the median | Not confirmed | $3 |
| Recording retention | 90 to 365 dayshighest quarter | 90 dayshighest quarter | 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.
SONOFF
Pros
- Matter certified gear across thermostat, trv and lighting, covering matter, thread and zigbee so it fits most existing setups
- Entry prices from €6.16 and cameras from €20.47
- Free features include local AI detection, security modes, privacy zones and RTSP with no monthly fee
Cons
- Professional monitoring is not offered, so alarms stay self-served
- A hub is required for the Zigbee thermostat, adding cost to a heating setup
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone or live chat line
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.
SONOFF
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners who already run a Matter or Zigbee home
- People who want camera recording on a card rather than a cloud subscription
- Builders covering lighting, plugs, sensors, blinds and climate from one maker
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants professional alarm monitoring, which Sonoff does not sell
- Households on Z-Wave, a protocol outside the matter, thread and zigbee list
- Buyers who want phone or chat support, since email and help centre is the limit
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
SONOFF
Current offer
Discount code
10% OFF your first order for newsletter subscribers: 10% off first order
Email newsletter signup; valid for 30 days; one-time use per customer; cannot be combined with other offers
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | eufy | SONOFF |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
8 of 36 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.
SONOFF
What does SONOFF hardware cost to get started?+
Entry prices run €6.16 across the range, and a security camera starts at €20.47. There is no separate hardware bundle to buy, so the outlay is the device itself plus a hub if the product needs one.
Is there a monthly subscription or contract?+
No. Contract length is 0 months, and local card recording, AI detection, privacy zones and RTSP are listed as free features. The dual-lens hub camera adds local AI detection and security modes with no monthly fee attached.
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