LG ThinQ vs Amazon Alexa

LG ThinQ7.9Visit AAAmazon Alexa7.9Visit

LG ThinQ #6 in AI Voice Assistants 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit LG ThinQ

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AA Amazon Alexa #8 in AI Voice Assistants 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Amazon Alexa

• LG ThinQ fits best

  LG appliance owners wanting voice-linked device control

• Amazon Alexa fits best

  Voice-first help and smart-home routines

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Side by side

Feature	LG ThinQ 7.9/10 Visit ↗	AAAmazon Alexa 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#6 in AI Voice Assistants	#8 in AI Voice Assistants
Best for	LG appliance owners wanting voice-linked device control	Voice-first help and smart-home routines
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features LG ThinQ 2/5 · Amazon Alexa 4/5
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Desktop apps	Not checked yet	—
Smart-home control	✓	✓
Custom actions	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Web search	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Conversation memory	Not checked yet	Persistent
Our review
Pros	Monitor and control compatible LG appliances remotely Get appliance status notifications and adjust supported settings Manage connected devices and use compatible voice assistants	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
Cons	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	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
Our verdict	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 →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• 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 ThinQ7.9/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit LG ThinQFull verdict →
• AAAmazon Alexa7.9/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit Amazon AlexaFull verdict →