Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Moes vs Shelly
Where Moes and Shelly differ
| Compare | Moes ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €14.95 | €12.90Lower |
| Hub required | YesHas it | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | 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 | 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 |
| Matter certified | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Local control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Subscription per month | Not confirmed | €3.99 |
| Security update period | 2 years | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Energy reporting (Yes).
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings.
Key differences
- Moes scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Price from is lower at Shelly: €12.90 vs €14.95.
- Hub required: only Moes.
- Warranty is higher at Shelly: 2 to 5 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Shelly offers Phone, Community.
- Device types: only Moes offers Trv.
- Protocols: only Moes offers Thread.
- Protocols: only Shelly offers Z wave.
- Markets: only Moes offers AE, BR, RU.
- Markets: only Shelly offers AU, CH, CY.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | Moes | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherEntry price of €14.95 sits below the site median of €96.46, and monitoring runs at €0 a month. | 9.1Entry price €12.90 sits under the €15.36 median for smart thermostat brands here. |
| Offer | 9.2Free camera features, local microSD recording, a 2-year warranty and 60 days to return a device. | 9.2No hub required, local control, energy reporting, and cloud extras left to an optional €3.99 plan. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.1Matter certification, 2 to 5 years cover and 14 days returns, all under Shelly Europe Ltd. |
Which one suits you
Pick Moes if hub required matter most.
Pick Shelly if price from and warranty matter most.
A third option
Lennox has warranty at 10 years, against 2 years for Moes and 2 to 5 years for Shelly.
Lennox reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Moes | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Home security cameras | 20 of 75 | 33 of 75 |
| Security cameras without a subscription | 13 of 53 | 23 of 53 |
| Smart locks | 11 of 42 | 17 of 42 |
| Smart thermostats | 7 of 24 | 12 of 24 |
| Matter smart home devices | 10 of 33 | 17 of 33 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Moes | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Thermostat, Trv, Lighting, Plug, Hub, Sensor, BlindsCovers more | Thermostat, Lighting, Plug, Hub, Sensor, Blinds |
| Protocols | Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Wi fi | Matter, Zigbee, Z wave, Wi fi |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Shelly Europe Ltd |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Bulgaria |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Home security
| Fact | Moes | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €50.95 | €39.90Lower |
| Monitoring per month | €0 | Not confirmed |
| Minimum contract | 0 months | 0 months |
| Products | Alarm, Camera, Smart lock, Video doorbell, Smoke alarmCovers more | Camera, Smart lock |
| Professional monitoring | No | Not confirmed |
| Local storage | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Diy | Diy |
| Money-back period | 60 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Cloud plan per month | Not confirmed | €3.99 |
| End-to-end encryption | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Free features | Live viewing, motion alerts, two-way audio and local microSD recording with no subscription | Camera live streaming, 5 events of event history, motion events with recordings, smart notifications (Shelly Smart Control standard plan) |
| Top resolution | 2k | 1080p |
| Power source | Battery, Solar | Battery, Wired |
| Recording retention | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Installation required | No | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Moes | Shelly | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €14.95below the median | €12.90lowest quarter | €19.99 |
| Subscription per month | Not confirmed | €3.99above the median | €2.00 |
| Security update period | 2 yearsbelow the median | Not confirmed | 2.5 years |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 34 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
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
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.
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
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 | Moes | 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
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.
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.