Amazon Alexa vs LG ThinQ

AAAmazon Alexa7.0Visit LG ThinQ6.9Visit

Higher score AA Amazon Alexa #6 in AI Voice Assistants 7.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Amazon Alexa

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LG ThinQ #7 in AI Voice Assistants 6.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit LG ThinQ

• Amazon Alexa fits best

  Voice-first help and smart-home routines

• LG ThinQ fits best

  LG appliance owners wanting voice-linked device control

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Side by side

Feature	AAAmazon Alexa 7.0/10 Visit ↗	LG ThinQ 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.0	6.9
Ranking	#6 in AI Voice Assistants	#7 in AI Voice Assistants
Best for	Voice-first help and smart-home routines	LG appliance owners wanting voice-linked device control
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Amazon Alexa 4/5 · LG ThinQ 2/5
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Desktop apps	—	Not published
Smart-home control	✓	✓
Custom actions	✓ (best)	Not published
Web search	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Conversation memory	Persistent	Not published
Our review
Pros	Conversational answers with personal details and context across supported devices Voice-created routines combine triggers, actions and compatible smart-home control Handles calendars, document questions, shopping, bookings and schedule summaries	Monitor and control compatible LG appliances remotely Get appliance status notifications and adjust supported settings Manage connected devices and use compatible voice assistants
Cons	Alexa+ free access is limited to a text-based chat experience No desktop app; access is through web, mobile or Alexa-enabled devices Feature availability varies by region and support is centered on documentation	Focused on appliance management, not a standalone voice assistant Remote control depends on compatible LG appliance models Voice services and availability vary by model and region
Our verdict	Amazon Alexa is a cloud and mobile voice assistant for people who want spoken answers, everyday task management and control of compatible smart-home devices. It works through Alexa-enabled hardware, Alexa.com and the Alexa app on iOS and… Read the review →	LG ThinQ is LG Electronics’ connected-home app for monitoring and controlling compatible LG appliances. It is intended for LG appliance owners who want to check device status, adjust supported settings remotely, and receive notifications… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Amazon Alexa — where it wins

  • Conversational answers with personal details and context across supported devices
  • Voice-created routines combine triggers, actions and compatible smart-home control
  • Handles calendars, document questions, shopping, bookings and schedule summaries

  Where it doesn't

  • Alexa+ free access is limited to a text-based chat experience
  • No desktop app; access is through web, mobile or Alexa-enabled devices
  • Feature availability varies by region and support is centered on documentation

• LG ThinQ — where it wins

  • Monitor and control compatible LG appliances remotely
  • Get appliance status notifications and adjust supported settings
  • Manage connected devices and use compatible voice assistants

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on appliance management, not a standalone voice assistant
  • Remote control depends on compatible LG appliance models
  • Voice services and availability vary by model and region

• AAAmazon Alexa7.0/10 · Free plan

  A capable voice assistant with smart-home routines and Alexa+ conversations, subject to regional limits.

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• LG ThinQ6.9/10 · Free plan

  A free appliance-management app with voice control through compatible assistant services.

  Visit LG ThinQFull verdict →