Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
INKBIRD Tech. C.L. vs Moes
What sets them apart
| Compare | INKBIRD Tech. C.L. ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Moes ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15.99 | €14.95 |
| Hub required | No | YesHas it |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 years | 2 years |
| Markets | US, CN, CA, GB | AE, AT, BE, BR, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, RU, SE, SI, SK, TW, US |
| Energy reporting | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Subscription per month | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Security update period | Not confirmed | 2 years |
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Key differences
- Moes scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Hub required: only Moes.
- Support channels: only INKBIRD Tech. C.L. offers Community.
- Support channels: only Moes offers Chat.
- Device types: only Moes offers Trv, Lighting, Plug.
- Protocols: only Moes offers Matter, Thread, Zigbee.
- Ecosystems: only Moes offers Google, Homekit, Matter.
- Markets: only INKBIRD Tech. C.L. offers CN, CA, GB.
- Markets: only Moes offers AE, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
INKBIRD Tech. C.L.
INKBIRD Tech. C.L. suits homeowners who want cheap temperature readings and voice control without a hub or a monthly bill. Hardware starts at $15.99 and the app fee is $0, though the range stays narrow next to Aqara or SONOFF.
Moes
Moes fits homeowners who want wide device coverage without recurring fees, and it takes an overall score of 9.2 here. Devices start at €14.95, cameras cost €50.95, and monitoring runs at €0 a month on a 0 months contract, backed by a 2-year warranty.
Score breakdown
| Area | INKBIRD Tech. C.L. | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherEntry hardware starts at $15.99 and the app adds $0, so running cost stays at hardware only. | 9.2Entry price of €14.95 sits below the site median of €96.46, and monitoring runs at €0 a month. |
| Offer | 8.9The line covers thermostat, sensor and hub, and alexa voice control works without extra hardware. | 9.2HigherFree camera features, local microSD recording, a 2-year warranty and 60 days to return a device. |
| Trust | 9.1Delivery is published for US, CN and CA and cover runs 1 to 2 years, with email, help centre and community backing it up. | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | INKBIRD Tech. C.L. | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Smart thermostats | 10 of 24 | 7 of 24 |
Licences and countries
| Country | INKBIRD Tech. C.L. | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | China | Not confirmed |
Sources behind this comparison
INKBIRD Tech. C.L.
- inkbird.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Moes
- moeshouse.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- moes.net: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | INKBIRD Tech. C.L. | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Thermostat, Sensor, Hub | Thermostat, Trv, Lighting, Plug, Hub, Sensor, BlindsCovers more |
| Protocols | Wi fi | Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Wi fiCovers more |
| Ecosystems | Alexa | Alexa, Google, Homekit, MatterCovers more |
| Legal entity | INKBIRD Tech. C.L. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | China | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2010 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Home security
| Fact | INKBIRD Tech. C.L. | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not confirmed | €50.95 |
| Monitoring per month | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Minimum contract | Not confirmed | 0 months |
| Products | Not confirmed | Alarm, Camera, Smart lock, Video doorbell, Smoke alarm |
| Professional monitoring | Not confirmed | No |
| Local storage | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Diy |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 60 days |
| Free features | Not confirmed | Live viewing, motion alerts, two-way audio and local microSD recording with no subscription |
| Top resolution | Not confirmed | 2k |
| Power source | Not confirmed | Battery, Solar |
| Installation required | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | INKBIRD Tech. C.L. | Moes | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription per month | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Security update period | Not confirmed | 2 yearsbelow the median | 2.5 years |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsat the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 |
Median across 34 listed brands.
Pros and cons
INKBIRD Tech. C.L.
Pros
- No monthly fee: the app adds $0, so nothing is due at renewal
- No hub required, and wi fi keeps setup to a single device on your own network
- Entry hardware starts at $15.99, well under the median entry price across the site
Cons
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so no phone or live chat route is listed
- The range is limited to thermostat, sensor and hub, well short of the lighting, blinds and plug lines at Aqara and SONOFF
- Voice support covers alexa only, narrower than the multi-platform setups rivals carry
Moes
Pros
- Entry devices come in at €14.95, under the site median of €96.46 for starting prices.
- Recurring cost is €0 a month on a 0 months contract, so there is nothing to renew later.
- Heating, lighting, plugs, sensors, blinds, cameras, doorbells, locks and alarms are all sold by one brand, listed under alarm, camera and smart lock.
Cons
- A hub is required, so the entry price of €14.95 does not cover a working starter system and the hub sits among the listed thermostat, trv and lighting.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line among the listed routes to help.
- Professional monitoring is not offered, so alarm, camera and lock owners handle their own alerts rather than relying on a watching service.
Who each suits
INKBIRD Tech. C.L.
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners who want a temperature sensor or thermostat on a budget, given hardware from $15.99
- People already using alexa for spoken control and happy with thermostat, sensor and hub
- Households in the United States, CN and CA who want cover of 1 to 2 years without a subscription
Who should look elsewhere
- Households that want lighting, blinds or smart plugs in the same app, since Aqara and SONOFF cover those and INKBIRD covers thermostat, sensor and hub
- Anyone who needs phone support, since email, help centre and community lists email, a help centre and a community only
- People running homes in a country outside US, CN and CA, where delivery and returns are not published
Moes
Who it suits
- Homeowners and renters who want heating, lighting, plugs, blinds and cameras bought from a single seller.
- Anyone who will not pay a monthly monitoring fee and prefers card recording at home to a cloud plan.
- Households already running Alexa, Google or HomeKit who want Matter and Thread kit to join the same home.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on the smallest possible budget, since SONOFF starts lower at €6.16.
- Buyers who would rather deal with a lighting and heating specialist, since Aqara lists hub, sensor and lighting and Lutron lists lighting, blinds and thermostat.
- Anyone who wants a watching service to respond to alarms, since professional monitoring is not offered.
Country by country
| Country | INKBIRD Tech. C.L. | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| China | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
INKBIRD Tech. C.L.
What does INKBIRD cost to get started?+
Hardware starts at $15.99, and the app adds $0 each month. Buying the device is the only spend, with nothing due at renewal. Budgets are easier to plan than with setups that charge for a plan after the first year.
Do I need a separate hub?+
No hub is needed, so a device talks to your router over wi fi straight away. That keeps the first setup short: plug it in, join it to your network and you are done. Devices that need a hub mean one more box and one more step.
Moes
What does a Moes device cost at entry?+
The cheapest listed Moes devices start at €14.95, which sits below the site median of €96.46 for entry pricing across the brands listed here. Cameras sit higher, at €50.95 for the range. Buyers pay for hardware only, so the outlay is the whole cost rather than a first instalment followed by fees.
What do I need before I start a Moes setup?+
A hub is required, so budget for that before the individual devices. The range covers thermostats, radiator valves, lighting, plugs, hubs, sensors and blinds under thermostat, trv and lighting. Once the hub is running, the rest of the kit talks to it over matter, thread and zigbee rather than needing separate bridges for each standard.
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