Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Smart Plugs (2026)
The cheapest smart plugs is SwitchBot Plug Mini at $11.99. Best by the numbers — SwitchBot Plug Mini (lowest price), Meross Matter Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini MSS115 (newest). This page compares 12 smart plugs across 10 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
12 smart plugs compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: SwitchBot Plug Mini at $11.99 (MSRP single unit (Wi-Fi model) from us.switch-bot.com; 4-pack also available. Separate HomeKit-enabled variant ~$14.99).
- Typical price: from $11.99, median $31.49, up to $49.99 — across 12 priced.
- Tracked: 12 products across 10 brands, current through 2026-06-19.
- Compared on: protocol, hub required, energy monitoring, max load amps, works with, pack size.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: SwitchBot Plug Mini ($11.99)
- Newest: Meross Matter Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini MSS115 (2024-04-09)
- Highest max load amps: Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (15 max load amps)
Comparison
| # | Smart Plug | Price | protocol | hub required | energy monitoring | max load amps | works with | pack size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SwitchBot Plug Mini | $11.99 | wifi | false | true | 15 | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT, Home Assistant | 1 | us.switch-bot.com |
| 2 | GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug | $14.99 | matter_wifi | false | false | 15 | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Siri), Samsung SmartThings | 1 | gelighting.com |
| 3 | TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug Mini P125M | $19.99 | matter_wifi | false | false | 15 | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Siri), Samsung SmartThings, Tapo app | 1 | tapo.com |
| 4 | Amazon Smart Plug | $24.99 | wifi | false | false | 15 | Alexa only | 1 | amazon.com |
| 5 | Wyze Plug | $29.98 | wifi | false | false | 15 | Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT | 2 | wyze.com |
| 6 | Kasa Smart Plug Mini HS103 | $29.99 | wifi | false | false | 15 | Alexa, Google Assistant, Kasa app | 4 | kasasmart.com |
| 7 | Govee Smart Plug Pro H5086 | $32.99 | wifi | false | true | 15 | Alexa, Google Assistant, Govee Home app | 2 | us.govee.com |
| 8 | Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug | $34.99 | wifi | false | true | 15 | Alexa, Google Assistant, Emporia app | 4 | shop.emporiaenergy.com |
| 9 | Meross Matter Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini MSS115 | $34.99 | matter_wifi | false | false | 10 | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Siri), Samsung SmartThings, Matter ecosystem | 2 | shop.meross.com |
| 10 | Eve Energy (Matter) | $39.95 | matter_thread | true | true | 15 | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Siri), Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | 1 | evehome.com |
| 11 | Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim KP125M | $39.99 | matter_wifi | false | true | 15 | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Siri), Samsung SmartThings | 2 | tp-link.com |
| 12 | Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 | $49.99 | wifi | false | true | 15 | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Siri), Kasa app | 4 | tp-link.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest smart plugs?
SwitchBot Plug Mini is the cheapest at $11.99 (MSRP single unit (Wi-Fi model) from us.switch-bot.com; 4-pack also available. Separate HomeKit-enabled variant ~$14.99), as of 2026-06-19.
How much does smart plugs cost?
Across the 12 smart plugs with a published price, the median is $31.49, ranging from $11.99 to $49.99, as of 2026-06-19.
Which smart plugs is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: SwitchBot Plug Mini ($11.99). Newest: Meross Matter Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini MSS115 (2024-04-09). Highest max load amps: Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (15 max load amps).
How many smart plugs are compared here?
12 smart plugs across 10 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-19.
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How we compiled this
Roster covers 12 high-search smart plug models spanning entry-level Wi-Fi, Matter-over-Wi-Fi, and Matter-over-Thread tiers. Primary sources are manufacturer product/press pages (TP-Link/Kasa, Tapo, Wyze, Meross, SwitchBot, Eve, Emporia, Govee, GE Lighting/Cync, Amazon) supplemented by authoritative resellers (Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Home Depot) and specialist review sites (MatterAlpha, TechHive, PCWorld). Each product re-verified against at least one manufacturer or authoritative reseller page on 2026-06-19. priceUsd reflects the verified published US price for the config named in priceNote; where a clean published price for the named config could not be confirmed, the verified config is substituted and noted. Boolean specs use true/false; max_load_amps is the resistive/peak rating in amps; works_with lists verified voice/platform ecosystems as a comma-delimited string; pack_size is the retail configuration the priceUsd refers to. accessedAt 2026-06-19.
Last verified 2026-06-19. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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