Comparison

Kasa Smart vs Home Assistant

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kasa Smart

Control and monitor your TP-LINK smart home devices from anywhere. Schedule appliances, set Away Mode for security, and manage your connected ecosystem. Offers cloud storage for security cameras.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Scheduling and automation
  • Away Mode for security
  • Cloud video storage
  • Device configuration
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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Kasa Smart is your portal to your TP-LINK Smart Home. ** Kasa Smart is currently only compatible with TP-LINK Smart Plug HS100/110/107 KP200/400/401/405, EP40/40A/40M, Smart Plug Mini HS103/105, KP105/115, Smart Switch HS200/210/220, KS200/KS220/KS220M/KS225/KS230, Smart Power Strip HS300/303, Smart Bulb LB100/110/120/130/200/230, KL50/60/110/120/125/130, Smart Light Strip KL400/420/430, IP Camera KC100/105/110/115/120/200/300/310/400/401/410S/411S, EC60/70/71, Smart Router SR20, and Range Extender RE270/370/350K ** Kasa Smart lets you add, configure, monitor, and control your connected TP-LINK Smart Home devices from anywhere in the world. You can schedule your appliances to turn on or off according to your schedule, or set them to Away Mode to deter would-be burglars. And that’s just the beginning. Purchase a TP-LINK Smart Home device and download the app to get started today. Stay tuned for updates to the Kasa platform as we add support for new features and upcoming hardware in the Kasa family! Upgrade to Kasa Care cloud service (available for Security Cameras) · Enjoy 30-day unlimited video cloud storage and view videos anywhere, anytime. · Get instant notifications featuring a snapshot of the detected activity, · Record videos and post video clips to your preferred social media platform. Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Monthly price per device: $2.99 USD (US) / €2.99 EUR (IE, DE, ES, PT, FI) / kr 30.00 SEK (SE) / $3.49 CAD (CA) / $4.49 AUD (AU) / £2.79 GBP (UK) / ¥350.00 JPY (JP) Terms of Service: https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/kasa/tou Privacy Policy: https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Kasa/privacy

About

Home Assistant

Control your entire smart home from one app, locally and privately. Automate devices, receive notifications, and manage your home's data securely. Integrates with thousands of smart devices and open standards.

Highlights
  • Control entire home from one app
  • Discover and configure new devices
  • Automate device actions
  • Local data privacy
  • Connect to open standards (Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter)
  • Remote access via Home Assistant Cloud
  • Location-based automation
Features
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The Home Assistant Companion app allows you to access your Home Assistant instance on the go. Home Assistant is the smart home solution focused on privacy, choice, and sustainability. It runs locally in your home via a device like the Home Assistant Green or Raspberry Pi. This app connects to all the most powerful features of Home Assistant, - One app to control the whole home - Home Assistant is compatible with the biggest brands in the smart home, connecting to thousands of smart devices and services. - Discover automatically and quickly configure new devices - such as Philips Hue, Sonos, and IKEA Tradfri. - Automate everything - Make all the devices in your home work in harmony - have your lights dim when you start watching a movie, or turn off your heat when you’re away from home. - Keep your home’s data in the home - use it privately to see past trends and averages. - Connect to open standards with hardware add-ons - including Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter, Thread, and Bluetooth. - Connect anywhere - If you would like to access this app while away from home, the most secure and simple way to get started is Home Assistant Cloud. The app unlocks your smartphone or tablet as a home automation tool. - Securely share your location, using it to automate heating, security, and so much more. - Get notifications on what's happening in your home, from detecting leaks to doors left open, you have full control over what it tells you. - Carplay functionality lets you open a garage or disable the security system from the dash of your car. - Build your own widgets to control any device in your home with a tap. - Integrate Home Assistant's functionality into Shortcuts, for example have your phone’s morning alarm turn on the coffee machine. - Apple Watch compatibility can show your home's temperature on a watch face or quickly activate devices. - Text or talk to your local voice assistant on your device. - Mac compatibility allows you to control your home from your desktop, but also to share data to build automation, like having your streaming lights turn on when your camera is active. Join the over 1 million users and empower your home with better privacy, choice and sustainability. Compatible with: Airthings, Amazon Alexa, Amcrest, Apple HomeKit, Apple TV, ASUSWRT, August, Belink WeMo, Bluetooth, Bose SoundTouch, Broadlink, BTHome, deCONZ, Denon, Devolo, DLNA, Ecobee, Ecovacs, Ecowitt, Elgato, EZVIZ, Fritz, Fully Kiosk, GoodWe, Govee, Growatt, Hikvision, Hive, Home Connect, Homematic, HomeWizard, Honeywell, iCloud, IFTTT, IKEA Tradfri, Insteon, Jellyfin, LG Smart TVs, LIFX, Logitech Harmony, Lutron Caseta, Magic Home, Matter, MotionEye, MQTT, MusicCast, Nanoleaf, Netatmo, Nuki, OctoPrint, ONVIF, Opower, Overkiz, OwnTracks, Panasonic Viera, Philips Hue, Pi-hole, Plex, Reolink, Ring, Roborock, Roku, Samsung TVs, Sense, Sensiba, Shelly, SmartThings, SolarEdge, Sonarr, Sonos, Sony Bravia, Spotify, Steam, SwitchBot, Synology, Tado, Tasmota, Tesla Wall, Thread, Tile, TP-Link Smart Home, Tuya, UniFi, UPnP, Verisure, Vizio, Wallbox, WebRTC, WiZ, WLED, Xbox, Xiaomi BLE, Yale, Yeelight, YoLink, Z-Wave, Zigbe

Screenshots

Kasa Smart4 screens
Home Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Home Assistant at none against Kasa Smart's 8. Home Assistant also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Kasa Smart's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 54%) and ratings volume (81K vs 4K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kasa Smart sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Home Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Kasa Smart against 4.7 for Home Assistant. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kasa Smart has 81K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Kasa Smart's written reviews are positive against 54% of Home Assistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, Home Assistant every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Kasa Smart versus Home Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKasa SmartHome Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (81K ratings) — better4.7 (4K ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews — better54.3% of reviews
Number of ratings81K — better4K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size617 MB229 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Nabu Casa, Inc

Customer experience

Kasa Smart

All ratings80,347 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews3,197 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative14.9%

Home Assistant

All ratings4,010 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews514 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative37.2%

Bugs and requests

Kasa Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App getting stuck on terms of service page
  • Devices disappearing from the app
  • Schedules and automations not working as expected
  • Inconsistent time and location settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • More flexible scheduling options (e.g. random on/off, sunrise/sunset offsets)
  • Ability to share access and control with multiple users
  • Improved energy monitoring and reporting
  • Expanded compatibility with more smart home devices
  • Easier device organization and grouping

Home Assistant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Kasa Smart

Subscriptions8
  • Kasa Care Plus 1 Cam/month1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Kasa Care Plus 2 Cam/month1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Kasa Care Plus 3 Cam/month1 Month trial$8.991 Month
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  • Kasa Care Premium 10 Cam/month1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Kasa Care Plus 1 Cam/year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Kasa Care Plus 2 Cam/year1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Kasa Care Plus 3 Cam/year1 Month trial$89.991 Year
  • Kasa Care Premium 10 Cam/year1 Month trial$99.991 Year
None

Home Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kasa Smart free?
Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home Assistant free?
Home Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kasa Smart or Home Assistant?
Kasa Smart is rated higher. Kasa Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while Home Assistant averages 4.7 from 4K ratings.
Do Kasa Smart or Home Assistant have ads?
Neither Kasa Smart nor Home Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kasa Smart or Home Assistant?
Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, and Home Assistant every 10 days. Most recently, Kasa Smart was updated on October 28, 2026 and Home Assistant on October 26, 2026.

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