Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Lorex vs Moes
Lorex vs Moes: the differences
| Compare |  Lorex | Moes ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | €50.95 |
| Monitoring per month | $0 | €0 |
| Products | Camera, Smart lock, Video doorbell | Alarm, Camera, Smart lock, Video doorbell, Smoke alarmCovers more |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Free features | local recording, live view, playback and alerts without plan | Live viewing, motion alerts, two-way audio and local microSD recording with no subscription |
| Top resolution | 4k | 2k |
| Cloud plan per month | $5.99 | Not confirmed |
| Recording retention | 60 days | Not confirmed |
| Security update period | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Same on both: Minimum contract (0 months), Professional monitoring (No), Local storage (Yes), Installation required (No).
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Key differences
- Products: only Moes offers Alarm, Smoke alarm.
- Support channels: only Lorex offers Phone.
- Money-back period is higher at Moes: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Power source: only Lorex offers Wired, Poe.
Our verdict on each
Lorex
Lorex suits households that want cameras, video doorbells and smart locks from the same brand, with local recording, live view, playback and alerts working before any plan is bought. Entry hardware starts at $29.99, and the Lorex Connect cloud plan is $5.99 a month on top of that.
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 | Lorex | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1No contract term at 0 months, a monitoring charge of $0, and cloud extras at $5.99. | 9.2HigherEntry price of €14.95 sits below the site median of €96.46, and monitoring runs at €0 a month. |
| Offer | 9.2The range spans camera, smart lock and video doorbell, and the core camera features work before any cloud plan is bought. | 9.2Free camera features, local microSD recording, a 2-year warranty and 60 days to return a device. |
| Trust | 9.3Trading since 1991 as Lorex Technology Inc., with a 30 days return window. | Not confirmed |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Lorex | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Lorex | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Home security cameras | 19 of 75 | 20 of 75 |
| Security cameras without a subscription | 12 of 53 | 13 of 53 |
| Video doorbells | 16 of 54 | 17 of 54 |
| Smart locks | 10 of 42 | 11 of 42 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lorex | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Diy | Diy |
| Power source | Battery, Wired, Solar, PoeCovers more | Battery, Solar |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter |
| Legal entity | Lorex Technology Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Canada | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1991 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lorex | Moes | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum contract | 0 monthsat the median | 0 monthsat the median | 0 months |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Cloud plan per month | $5.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | $3 |
| Recording retention | 60 daysabove the median | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Security update period | Not confirmed | 2 yearsbelow the median | 3 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Lorex
Pros
- Local recording, live view, playback and alerts all work with no plan, and local storage is supported, so footage can stay on a drive the buyer owns.
- Cameras, video doorbells and smart locks come from the same brand, and installation is not required, so a homeowner can cover a front door and garden without hiring an installer.
- Cameras reach 4k and run on battery, wired and solar options, covering outdoor and off-grid spots.
Cons
- Professional monitoring is not offered, so an alarm travels no further than the owner's own devices and the DIY approach is the only route.
- Cloud video is kept for 60 days, so anything that must stay retrievable longer has to sit on local storage.
- Entry hardware at $29.99 is above The Home Security Superstore at $13.95 and Annke at $19.99, so the ticket at the till is the weak spot.
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
Lorex
Who it suits
- Households that want footage kept on their own drive rather than rented cloud space.
- Renters and owners fitting cameras, a video doorbell and a smart lock without tradesmen.
- Buyers who read the running cost before the ticket, since Lorex carries no contract term.
Who should look elsewhere
- Households after a professionally monitored alarm, since Lorex does not offer professional monitoring and a monitored brand fits that need better.
- Shoppers on the smallest budget, because entry hardware at $29.99 sits above The Home Security Superstore at $13.95.
- Buyers who want cloud features folded into the hardware price, because the Lorex Connect plan is $5.99 a month on top.
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 | Lorex | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Mexico | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Lorex
What does Lorex cost to get started?+
Entry hardware starts at $29.99 for a camera, and the range also covers video doorbells and smart locks, so the same brand can cover a whole front door. Nothing recurring is due at the point of sale, and the purchase carries no contract, so the hardware price is the whole commitment at checkout.
Is there a monthly subscription?+
The Lorex Connect cloud plan is $5.99 a month and is the only recurring charge. The monthly monitoring cost is $0, so hardware already paid for adds no monitoring bill, and the cloud plan stays optional rather than required for core use.
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.