Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) vs TP-Link Tapo C100 comparison

Updated August 2026

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

2026 verdict

The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) wins on ratings, connectivity, 2K video, HDR and alerts against the TP-Link Tapo C100. It records 2K with HDR across a 152-degree view, connects on 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi, and identifies people, animals and vehicles on device without a subscription, with recent event history free and an hour of internal buffering when the internet drops. The TP-Link Tapo C100 is far cheaper, carries a 2-year warranty against 1 year, adds RTSP, a light and privacy zones, and records to microSD with 24/7 and offline history at no cost, detecting people and baby crying and working with Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant and IFTTT. Both include a siren, two-way talk and motion zones. Buy the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) for the sharper picture and smarter free alerts, and the TP-Link Tapo C100 for cheap local recording with RTSP.

Winner

Google

Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)

$97.00

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TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo C100

36% OFF

$15.96

$24.99

Buy on Amazon USA

Feature	Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)	TP-Link Tapo C100	Winner
Price	$97.00	$15.96	TP-Link Tapo C100
Rating	4.6	4.4	Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
Warranty	1 year	2 years	TP-Link Tapo C100
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi	Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
2K Video	YES	NO	Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
HDR	YES	NO	Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
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 Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
Light	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo C100
Privacy Zone	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo C100
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Google

Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)

$97.00

Buy on Amazon USA Buy on Amazon Canada

+ Rating: 4.6
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
+ 2K Video: YES
- Price: $97.00 vs $15.96
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo C100

36% OFF

$15.96

$24.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $15.96
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ RTSP: YES
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.6
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) or TP-Link Tapo C100?

The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) wins overall with 2K HDR video, dual-band Wi-Fi, free people, animal and vehicle detection and better ratings. The TP-Link Tapo C100 is much cheaper, offers RTSP, free microSD recording and a 2-year warranty.

What is the biggest difference between the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) and the TP-Link Tapo C100?

Image quality and storage philosophy. The Nest records 2K HDR with cloud-first storage and free on-device detection, while the Tapo records 1080p straight to a microSD card and exposes RTSP for local recording.

Which one can feed a local recorder?

The TP-Link Tapo C100, thanks to its RTSP stream, which works with Home Assistant or a network video recorder. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) has no RTSP and keeps video within Google's app and cloud.

Do both detect people for free?

Yes, both include people detection at no cost. The Nest goes further with free animal and vehicle recognition, while the Tapo adds baby-crying detection and keeps every recording on the card without a plan.

Who should buy the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)?

Buy the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) if you want 2K HDR video with free people, animal and vehicle alerts, dual-band Wi-Fi, motion zones, a siren and Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant support.

Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo C100?

Buy the TP-Link Tapo C100 if you want the cheapest indoor camera with free microSD recording, RTSP, motion and privacy zones, a light, a siren, people and baby-crying alerts and a 2-year warranty.

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