Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Eve vs Shelly
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Eve |  Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $550 | €12.90 |
| Hub required | YesHas it | No |
| Subscription per month | €0Lower | €3.99 |
| Markets | AU, AT, BE, CA, CZ, DK, FI, FR, DE, GR, IE, IT, LU, NL, NO, PL, PT, ES, SE, CH, GB, US | 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 |
| Heat pump compatible | No | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 to 5 years |
Same on both: Matter certified (Yes), Local control (Yes), Energy reporting (Yes).
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Key differences
- Shelly scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Hub required: only Eve.
- Subscription per month is lower at Eve: €0 vs €3.99.
- Support channels: only Shelly offers Chat, Phone, Community.
- Device types: only Eve offers Trv.
- Device types: only Shelly offers Hub.
- Protocols: only Eve offers Thread.
- Protocols: only Shelly offers Zigbee, Z wave, Wi fi.
- Ecosystems: only Eve offers Smartthings.
- Markets: only Eve offers CA, NO, US.
Our verdict on each
Eve
Eve suits households that want heating, lighting and blinds under a single app, and it takes the running cost away: the subscription is €0 a month. The trade-off sits at setup, because a hub is required and heat pump compatible is no, so hardware matters more than monthly cost.
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 | Eve | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Eve sits at 54 of 54 brands on price from, with entry at $550. | 9.1HigherEntry price €12.90 sits under the €15.36 median for smart thermostat brands here. |
| Offer | 8.9Device types span thermostat, trv and lighting and ecosystems alexa, google and homekit, with a hub required. | 9.2HigherNo hub required, local control, energy reporting, and cloud extras left to an optional €3.99 plan. |
| Trust | 9.1The maker is Eve Systems GmbH in DE, support runs on email and help centre, and local control is yes. | 9.1Matter certification, 2 to 5 years cover and 14 days returns, all under Shelly Europe Ltd. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Eve | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Bulgaria |
Pick Eve if, pick Shelly if
Pick Eve if hub required and subscription per month matter most.
Pick Shelly if cost and offer matter most.
Sources behind this comparison
Eve
- evehome.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Shelly
- shelly.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Eve | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Home security cameras | 48 of 75 | 33 of 75 |
| Smart thermostats | 14 of 24 | 12 of 24 |
| Matter smart home devices | 22 of 33 | 17 of 33 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Eve | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Thermostat, Trv, Lighting, Plug, Sensor, Blinds | Thermostat, Lighting, Plug, Hub, Sensor, Blinds |
| Protocols | Matter, Thread | Matter, Zigbee, Z wave, Wi fi |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter, SmartthingsCovers more | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter |
| Legal entity | Eve Systems GmbH | Shelly Europe Ltd |
| Headquarters | Germany | Bulgaria |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Home security
| Fact | Eve | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | €39.90 |
| Monitoring per month | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Minimum contract | 0 months | 0 months |
| Products | Camera | Camera, Smart lockCovers more |
| Professional monitoring | No | Not confirmed |
| Local storage | No | YesHas it |
| Pricing model | Diy | Diy |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| Cloud plan per month | $0 | €3.99 |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes | Yes |
| Free features | iCloud storage with local analysis, no subscription | Camera live streaming, 5 events of event history, motion events with recordings, smart notifications (Shelly Smart Control standard plan) |
| Top resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Power source | Wired | Battery, WiredCovers more |
| Recording retention | 10 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Installation required | No | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Eve | Shelly | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription per month | €0below the median | €3.99above the median | €2.00 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 |
Median across 34 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Eve
Pros
- The subscription is €0 a month, so there is no renewal step to budget for.
- Contract length is 0 months and the cloud plan is $0 a month, so the model is a sale rather than a rental.
- Matter certified is yes and the protocol list is matter and thread, so the kit can join an existing Matter network.
Cons
- A hub is required, so Thread devices need extra hardware before anything joins the network.
- Heat pump compatible is no, which rules Eve out for a home running a heat pump.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no phone route during a first install.
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
Eve
Who it suits
- People on Apple HomeKit or Matter who want local control and a subscription of €0 a month.
- Anyone who wants a single maker to cover heating, lighting, plugs, sensors and blinds, with sales across AU, AT and BE markets.
- Camera buyers who care about privacy: end to end encryption is yes, and the camera is wired and needs no installation.
Who should look elsewhere
- Heat pump households, because heat pump compatible is no, and Aqara and SONOFF both list thermostats and radiator valves in their ranges.
- Anyone who wants professional monitoring, because professional monitoring is no, while Aqara and Lutron both list sensors among their device types.
- Shoppers who want a phone number during install, because support runs on email and help centre only.
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
Eve
Current offer
Discount code
10% off next purchase for newsletter subscribers: 10%
Subscribe to the Eve newsletter; discount applies to next purchase of single units at the Eve Store
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 | Eve | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
8 of 29 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Eve
What does Eve cost to get started, and is there a monthly fee?+
Eve's entry price is $550, which covers the cheapest way into the range rather than a single device, and the subscription is €0 a month. Nothing renews at a higher rate later, so the running cost of kit you already own stays the same.
Do I have to pay for cloud storage or a subscription?+
The subscription is €0 a month and the cloud plan is $0 a month. History sits in iCloud with the analysis done on your side, so the camera works as a purchase rather than a service, and no paid tier is needed for the recording history.
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.