Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Shelly vs Welock
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Shelly | Welock ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €39.90Lower | €119 |
| Products | Camera, Smart lockCovers more | Smart lock |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Free features | Camera live streaming, 5 events of event history, motion events with recordings, smart notifications (Shelly Smart Control standard plan) | Free app with Bluetooth unlock and access sharing |
| Monitoring per month | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Professional monitoring | Not confirmed | No |
| Local storage | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Cloud plan per month | €3.99 | Not confirmed |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Top resolution | 1080p | Not confirmed |
| Recording retention | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Installation required | Not confirmed | No |
Same on both: Minimum contract (0 months).
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Key differences
- Shelly scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Price is lower at Shelly: €39.90 vs €119.
- Products: only Shelly offers Camera.
- Support channels: only Shelly offers Chat, Phone, Community.
- Money-back period is higher at Welock: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Shelly is available in 24 more countries.
- Power source: only Shelly offers Wired.
- Ecosystems: only Shelly offers Google, Homekit, Matter.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | Shelly | Welock |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherEntry price €12.90 sits under the €15.36 median for smart thermostat brands here. | 9.0Entry price €119 with monitoring of €0 and a contract of 0 months. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherNo hub required, local control, energy reporting, and cloud extras left to an optional €3.99 plan. | 8.6Bluetooth unlock and access sharing ship in the free app, and the range covers smart lock. |
| Trust | 9.1HigherMatter certification, 2 to 5 years cover and 14 days returns, all under Shelly Europe Ltd. | 8.9Support runs on email and help centre, and the company has been going since 2013. |
Choosing between them
Pick Shelly if offer, price, and products matter most.
Pick Welock if money-back period matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Shelly | Welock |
|---|---|---|
| Smart locks | 12 of 43 | 3 of 43 |
If neither fits
Botslab has price at €33.99, against €39.90 for Shelly and €119 for Welock.
Botslab reviewSources behind this comparison
Shelly
- shelly.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Welock
- welock.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Shelly | Welock |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Diy | Diy |
| Power source | Battery, WiredCovers more | Battery |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, MatterCovers more | Alexa |
| Legal entity | Shelly Europe Ltd | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Bulgaria | China |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Shelly | Welock | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €39.90below the median | €119above the median | €69.99 |
| Monitoring per month | Not confirmed | €0at the median | €0 |
| Minimum contract | 0 monthsat the median | 0 monthsat the median | 0 months |
| Money-back period | 14 dayslowest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Cloud plan per month | €3.99at the median | Not confirmed | €3.99 |
| Recording retention | 30 daysat the median | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
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
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.
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
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 | Shelly | Welock |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
8 of 30 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
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.