Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
eufy vs Welock
What sets them apart
| Compare |  eufy | Welock ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | €119 |
| Monitoring per month | $4.99 to $9.99 | €0 |
| Products | Camera, Video doorbell, Smart lock, AlarmCovers more | Smart lock |
| 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 | Free app with Bluetooth unlock and access sharing |
| Local storage | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Cloud plan per month | $3.99 | Not confirmed |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Top resolution | 4k | Not confirmed |
| Recording retention | 90 to 365 days | Not confirmed |
| Two-factor sign-in | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Minimum contract (0 months), Money-back period (30 days), Installation required (No).
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Key differences
- eufy scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Products: only eufy offers Camera, Video doorbell, Alarm.
- Professional monitoring: only eufy.
- Support channels: only eufy offers Phone, Chat, Community.
- Founded is lower at eufy: 2011 vs 2013.
- eufy is available in 14 more countries.
- Pricing model: only eufy offers Monitored.
- Power source: only eufy offers Solar, Wired, Poe.
- Ecosystems: only eufy offers Google, Homekit.
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.
Welock
Welock suits homeowners who want a self-installed cylinder lock with nothing to pay each month after the purchase. The fingerprint cylinder costs €119 with monitoring at €0 and a contract of 0 months, and professional monitoring is off, so there is no renewal to budget for.
Score breakdown
| Area | eufy | Welock |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Bundle price $199 sits above $13.95 at The Home Security Superstore, but cloud storage costs $3.99. | 9.0HigherEntry price €119 with monitoring of €0 and a contract of 0 months. |
| 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. | 8.6Bluetooth unlock and access sharing ship in the free app, and the range covers smart lock. |
| Trust | 9.0HigherFounded 2011, sold by Fantasia Trading LLC, with end-to-end encryption and two factor both yes, plus 30 days returns. | 8.9Support runs on email and help centre, and the company has been going since 2013. |
Licences and countries
| Country | eufy | Welock |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | China |
Available in 5 countries for both. Additional countries for eufy: 14.
How they place
| Ranking | eufy | Welock |
|---|---|---|
| Smart locks | 5 of 42 | 3 of 42 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | eufy | Welock |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Diy, MonitoredCovers more | Diy |
| Power source | Battery, Solar, Wired, PoeCovers more | Battery |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, HomekitCovers more | Alexa |
| Legal entity | Fantasia Trading LLC | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | China |
| Founded | 2011Lower | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Floor care
| Fact | eufy | Welock |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Welock | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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.
Welock
Pros
- No subscription attached: monitoring runs at €0 and the contract is 0 months, so there is nothing to renew.
- The app is free and includes Bluetooth unlock with access sharing, so a spare key or code can be issued to someone from a phone.
- Entry price of €119 sits below the smart lock category median of €87.69, so a fitted cylinder costs less than a typical one.
Cons
- Professional monitoring is off, so the lock secures the door and shares access but does not alert anyone during an intrusion.
- The range covers smart lock only, so cameras, sensors or an alarm panel have to come from another maker.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no phone line for a lock that has to be fitted to a door.
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.
Welock
Who it suits
- Homeowners or renters swapping an existing cylinder who want no monthly fee after the purchase
- People already using the voice assistant listed in alexa elsewhere in the house
- Buyers who want a battery lock that runs on its own, with the model listed as diy
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants professional monitoring, because that option is off and no response desk is offered
- Households wanting cameras or alarms in the same basket, since the range is smart lock only
- Smart home setups built on other ecosystems, as voice support covers alexa alone
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 | Welock |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
| Hungary | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
| New Zealand | 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.
Welock
How much does a Welock smart lock cost?+
The entry price is €119 for the lock, with no subscription layered on top. The smart lock category median on this site is €87.69, and Welock sits below it. Returns run for 30 days if the cylinder does not suit your door.
Is there a monthly fee for a Welock lock?+
No. Monitoring runs at €0, so there is nothing to pay each month. The contract is also 0 months, meaning there is no minimum term to serve and nothing to renew. You buy the hardware and that is the cost.
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