GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro vs Shelly Smart Plug (US)

The GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro wins overall on price, owner rating and broader integrations including Matter. The Shelly Smart Plug (US) is the better pick if you specifically want energy monitoring, a higher 1800W load or scripting through its open API.

Energy monitoring and capacity. The Shelly Smart Plug (US) adds real energy monitoring, a higher 1800W/15A load and open API, WebSocket and MQTT scripting, while the GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro is cheaper, better rated and adds IFTTT and Matter support.

Yes, both the GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro and the Shelly Smart Plug (US) integrate with Home Assistant, along with Google Home and Alexa, and both include overheat and overload protection. Only the Shelly monitors energy, and only the Govee adds Matter.

Choose the GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro for an affordable, well-reviewed plug for lamps and small devices that works with Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT and Matter, where energy monitoring is not needed.

Choose the Shelly Smart Plug (US) if you want energy monitoring, a higher 1800W load and open API, WebSocket or MQTT scripting for custom automations, especially in a Home Assistant setup.