Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) vs TP-Link Tapo C100

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official Google and TP-Link sites.

2026 verdict

The cheaper plug-in pick is the TP-Link Tapo C100, which undercuts Nest on indoor extras.

Winner

TP-Link Tapo C100

$17.98$24.9928% OFF

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It wins this security camera matchup on price, a better owner rating, a 2-year warranty, RTSP, a built-in light and a privacy zone. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) still has the refined wire-free case: weather resistance, dual-band Wi-Fi, HDR and a wider alert set, with a battery rated around seven months and a magnetic mount that works inside or out. Take the TP-Link Tapo C100 for a fixed indoor view with RTSP and a privacy zone; take the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) if you want a weatherproof, HDR battery camera inside Google Home.

Google

Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)

10% OFF

$179.99

$199.99

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Winner

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo C100

28% OFF

$17.98

$24.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)	TP-Link Tapo C100	Winner
Price	$179.99	$17.98	TP-Link Tapo C100
Rating	4.1	4.4	TP-Link Tapo C100
Warranty	1 year	2 years	TP-Link Tapo C100
Weather Resistance	YES	NO	Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi	Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)
HDR	YES	NO	Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)
RTSP	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo C100
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Baby Crying Sound	Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)
Light	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo C100
Privacy Zone	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo C100
PoE	NO	NO	Tie
Solar Charging	NO	NO	Tie

Google

Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)

10% OFF

$179.99

$199.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Weather Resistance: YES
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
+ HDR: YES
- Price: $179.99 vs $17.98
- Rating: 4.1 vs 4.4

Winner

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo C100

28% OFF

$17.98

$24.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $17.98
+ Rating: 4.4
+ Warranty: 2 years
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Google Nest Cam battery or TP-Link Tapo C100?

The TP-Link Tapo C100 is the better overall security camera. It wins on price, rating, warranty, RTSP, a built-in light and a privacy zone. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) wins on weather resistance, dual-band connectivity, HDR and alerts.

What is the biggest difference between Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) and TP-Link Tapo C100?

The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) is a weatherproof battery camera with HDR. The TP-Link Tapo C100 is a plug-in indoor camera with RTSP, a built-in light and a privacy zone.

Which camera supports RTSP?

The TP-Link Tapo C100 supports RTSP. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) does not.

Which camera has HDR?

The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) has HDR. The TP-Link Tapo C100 does not.

Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo C100?

Buy the TP-Link Tapo C100 if you want a low-cost indoor camera with RTSP, a 2-year warranty, a built-in light and a privacy zone.

Who should buy the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)?

Buy the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) if you want a weatherproof, wire-free camera with HDR and dual-band Wi-Fi in a Google Home.

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