Side by side

Jeedom vs SwitchBot

Both stand on smart home apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Jeedom

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Jeedom offers local home automation with a broad plugin ecosystem, APIs, and mobile apps. Keep the mobile WebApp's editing limits and possible paid plugins or services in mind.

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Choose SwitchBot if you want a smart home app with scheduled, location-based, or device-triggered automation and scene controls. Look elsewhere if your priority is Matter support that works identically across platforms or if you need the stated cloud-storage plan for traditional SwitchBot cameras.

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The facts

	Jeedom	SwitchBot
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web	Android, iPhone
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Basic Annual Plan: $34.99 a year
Plans published	1	10
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	jeedom.com	switch-bot.com
On smart home apps	#9 of 39	#13 of 39

Jeedom: what it does well

Runs locally without a cloud connection
More than 400 plugins available
Supports Zigbee and Z-Wave
iOS and Android apps support remote control
Free open-source software with no subscription

What to know first

Some plugins may be paid
Some services use Jeedom servers
Mobile WebApp cannot edit scenarios or equipment

SwitchBot: what it does well

Automations can use schedules, geofences, or device conditions.
Scenes can be launched in-app or by voice.
Matter connections span several named home platforms.
Camera integration and energy monitoring are listed capabilities.
The app is available on iOS and Android.

What to know first

Bluetooth and infrared devices need a Matter Bridge for Matter use.
Matter support varies by platform.
The cloud-storage plan described is for the Smart Video Doorbell.

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