Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
eufy vs Shelly
What sets them apart
| Compare |  eufy |  Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49.99 | €16.90 |
| Top video resolution | 4k | 1080p |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, CA, GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, IE, GR, HU, HR, PL, AU, SG, NZ, AE, VN, TW | AU, AT, BE, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GB, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, NZ, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH |
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Key differences
- Warranty is higher at Shelly: 2 to 5 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only eufy offers Phone.
- Shelly is available in 28 more countries.
- Products: only eufy offers Used cameras.
- Products: only Shelly offers Charger, Cable.
- Markets: only eufy offers US, CA, SG.
- Markets: only Shelly offers AT, BE, CY.
Our verdict on each
eufy
eufy suits shoppers who want indoor security cameras with 4k video, used units to browse and help over phone, chat or email. It carries an overall score of 9.3, starts at $49.99 and covers cameras for 1 years, so it competes on value and support rather than range breadth.
Shelly
Shelly keeps charging simple: chargers and cables from €16.90, peak output of 65 watts, and a warranty of 2 to 5 years. It suits phone and tablet buyers who want plain hardware with long cover, and not shoppers who need a power bank or laptop level output from one charger.
Score breakdown
| Area | eufy | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Entry price $49.99 ranks 15 of 42, with a cost score of 9.4. | 9.5HigherEntry price of €16.90 ranks 21 of 56 brands, under the category's typical €30.68. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherOffer score 9.2 sits alongside used cameras (used cameras) and 4k video in the indoor range. | 9.0Gallium nitride chargers, warranty of 2 to 5 years, support on email, chat and help centre, longer cover than the 1 year norm. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | eufy | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Bulgaria |
Additional countries for eufy: 1. Additional countries for Shelly: 29.
What we checked
eufy
- eufy.com: 7 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Shelly
- shelly.com: 7 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- corporate.shelly.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | eufy | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Cameras and lenses | 3 of 67 | 4 of 67 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | eufy | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Used cameras | Charger, Cable |
| Legal entity | Fantasia Trading LLC | Shelly Group SE |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Bulgaria |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | eufy | Shelly | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 1.5 years |
Median across 39 listed brands.
Pros and cons
eufy
Pros
- Entry price of $49.99 comes with cameras recording at 4k, so the starting figure is attached to a high resolution rather than a basic one.
- Used cameras are part of the range (used cameras), the same product type Defender Cameras sells alongside its own models (360 camera and used cameras).
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, covering phone and chat as well as email, the help centre and the community.
Cons
- Warranty of 1 years leaves eufy at rank 18 of 41 brands on cover, so cover length is not an argument for choosing it.
- The listed range is used cameras only, without the action and compact cameras camPark sells (action camera and compact).
- A panoramic indoor model is not among its product types (used cameras), where Defender Cameras pairs a wraparound camera with used cameras (360 camera and used cameras).
Shelly
Pros
- Delivery and returns are published for AU, AT and BE, so a buyer can check the market before ordering rather than after.
- The charger line uses gallium nitride, and the range stops at charger and cable so a charger and a cable come from one seller.
- A narrower range than INIU, which lists charger, power bank and cable, or Akkuk.hu, which lists charger, power bank and cable, for shoppers who know what they want.
Cons
- Peak output of 65 watts puts Shelly at rank 49 of 55 brands on output, short of the 555 upper quartile in this category.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, while 47.5% of the brands in this category list a phone line.
- A warranty of 2 to 5 years varies by product, so the cover you get depends on which unit you pick rather than on the brand.
Who each suits
eufy
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want indoor security cameras recording at 4k and nothing wider than that.
- Buyers who want a direct route to help, since support runs on email, chat and phone.
- People ordering from outside their home country who find their market inside US, CA and GB.
Who should look elsewhere
- Mirrorless bodies, drones or lenses, since Scan lists mirrorless, drone and lenses while eufy lists used cameras on its own range.
- Action and compact filming for handheld use, which is where camPark sits with action camera and compact rather than indoor security units.
- A panoramic indoor view, since Defender Cameras adds a wraparound camera to its used cameras (360 camera and used cameras).
Shelly
Who it suits
- Shoppers buying a single charger or a spare cable, who want a short range rather than a catalogue to sift.
- Households and small offices that weigh cover length heavily, since the warranty runs 2 to 5 years.
- Phone, tablet, earbud and camera owners who charge within the published delivery markets.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a portable battery beside a wall charger: INIU lists charger, power bank and cable and Akkuk.hu lists charger, power bank and cable, while this range is charger and cable.
- Buyers who want one seller to cover a charger, cables and extra devices: DeWalt lists charger only, and this range is charger and cable, so neither fills that list.
Current offers
eufy
Current offer
Discount code
10% off and up to $50 off coupons for new sign-ups: 10% off and up to $50 off coupons
Email sign-up on eufy.com; coupons delivered by email after registering
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | eufy | 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 30 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
eufy
How much do eufy cameras cost at entry?+
The listed starting price is $49.99, taken from the indoor security camera range sorted by price. On the same measure eufy ranks 15 out of 42 brands, which places it in the middle of the cameras comparison rather than among the cheapest entries. Used cameras are part of that range (used cameras).
What video quality do the eufy indoor cameras record?+
The indoor security cameras record at 4k. That is a common ceiling in the cameras category, where 43.5% of the brands listed sit at the same level, so it reads as a mainstream resolution. Buyers after a rarer capture should look at the action camera specialists instead.
Shelly
How much does a Shelly charger cost to start with?+
Entry sits at €16.90 on the plug and play range, which puts Shelly at rank 21 of 56 brands on starting price. The middle entry price in this category is €30.68, so the opening figure sits at the budget end. The upper quartile reaches €65.33.
Are there recurring fees on top of a Shelly charger?+
The published figure is hardware, not a plan. The range covers charger and cable, entry sits at €16.90, and cover comes as a warranty of 2 to 5 years. Support is included through email, chat and help centre at no listed extra cost. Buyers budgeting over time should weigh the purchase price against the length of that warranty.