Head-to-head · Home Security Camera Apps
mydlink vs TP-Link Tapo
mydlink leads on 4 checks, TP-Link Tapo on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoremydlink · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting pricemydlink · $0.99/mo
- Free planonly TP-Link Tapo
- Most featuresmydlink · 3 of 3
mydlink scores higher on our rubric for home security camera apps: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
TP-Link Tapo offers free plan; mydlink doesn't. mydlink is cheaper to start at $0.99/mo against $3.49/mo. mydlink offers cloud recording; TP-Link Tapo doesn't publish it. mydlink offers local recording; TP-Link Tapo doesn't publish it. mydlink offers smart display support; TP-Link Tapo doesn't publish it.
mydlink is the better fit for D-Link households wanting affordable cloud camera features. TP-Link Tapo is the better fit for tapo households combining cameras and smart devices.
- mydlink fits best
D-Link households wanting affordable cloud camera features
- TP-Link Tapo fits best
Tapo households combining cameras and smart devices
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Side by side
| Feature | mydlink 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | TP-Link Tapo 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #6 in Home Security Camera Apps | #7 in Home Security Camera Apps |
| Best for | D-Link households wanting affordable cloud camera features | Tapo households combining cameras and smart devices |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $0.99/mo (best) | $3.49/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features mydlink 3/3 · TP-Link Tapo 0/3 | ||
| Cloud recording | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Local recording | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Smart display support | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Max video resolution | Not published | Not published |
| Camera limit | 3 cameras | Not published |
| Mobile platforms | Both | Not published |
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| Our verdict | mydlink is D-Link’s mobile app for managing compatible cameras, smart plugs and sensors on iOS and Android. It suits households already using D-Link devices that want live viewing, recorded events and basic smart-home controls in one… Read the review → |
TP-Link Tapo is a mobile app for setting up, monitoring, and automating compatible Tapo cameras and other smart-home devices. It suits households that want camera functions alongside control of plugs, lighting, sensors, and other devices… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
mydlink — where it wins
- Combines live and multi-camera views with motion- and sound-triggered clips
- Adds scenes, schedules, geofencing and smart-device automations
- Offers Alexa and Google Assistant display streaming on supported devices
Where it doesn't
- Works with compatible D-Link cameras and device features vary by model
- Cloud recording starts at one day, even on the Free and Lite plans
- Person and zone detection are available only on select cameras
TP-Link Tapo — where it wins
- Camera live view, detection, notifications, and recording
- Smart Actions combine shortcuts, triggers, conditions, and automations
- Works with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, and SmartThings
Where it doesn't
- Cloud subscriptions are priced per device on some plans
- Advanced AI features require the Cloud Advanced AI subscription
- Matter support depends on a Tapo H500 hub
- mydlink8.7/10 · From $0.99/mo
A camera companion with useful automations and cloud clips, but limited to compatible D-Link devices.
Visit mydlinkFull verdict → - TP-Link Tapo8.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.49/mo · 30-day trial
Camera monitoring and automations, with optional cloud storage and AI tiers.
Visit TP-Link TapoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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