Fibaro Home Center Lite vs SwitchBot Hub 3 comparison

Updated July 2026

Data from Amazon and official Fibaro and SwitchBot sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, the recommendation leans toward SwitchBot Hub 3 over Fibaro Home Center Lite, driven by price, rating, and protocols. Its strongest advantages show up in price, rating, and protocols, with integrations and sensors helping widen the gap. Choose Fibaro Home Center Lite only if connectivity matters more to you than the broader advantage from SwitchBot Hub 3. For most setups, SwitchBot Hub 3 is the smarter buy.

Feature	Fibaro Home Center Lite	SwitchBot Hub 3	Winner
Price	$149.00	$99.99	SwitchBot Hub 3
Rating	3.4	3.9	SwitchBot Hub 3
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, Ethernet	2.4 GHz WiFi	Fibaro Home Center Lite
Protocols	Z-Wave	Bluetooth, Matter Bridge, IR	SwitchBot Hub 3
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	SwitchBot Hub 3
Sensors	None	Temperature, Humidity, Light, Motion	SwitchBot Hub 3

Fibaro

Fibaro Home Center Lite

$149.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Ethernet
- Price: $149.00 vs $99.99
- Rating: 3.4 vs 3.9

Winner

SwitchBot

SwitchBot Hub 3

$99.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $99.99
+ Rating: 3.9
+ Protocols: Bluetooth, Matter Bridge, IR
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Ethernet

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Fibaro Home Center Lite or SwitchBot Hub 3?

SwitchBot Hub 3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and protocols.

What is the biggest difference between Fibaro Home Center Lite and SwitchBot Hub 3?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Fibaro Home Center Lite lists $149.00, while SwitchBot Hub 3 lists $99.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Fibaro Home Center Lite is listed at $149.00, while SwitchBot Hub 3 is listed at $99.99. SwitchBot Hub 3 (better spec).

Who should buy Fibaro Home Center Lite?

Choose Fibaro Home Center Lite if your priority is connectivity and that matters more than price.

Who should buy SwitchBot Hub 3?

Choose SwitchBot Hub 3 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than connectivity.

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