eufy Cloud vs Local Storage: 5-Year Cost Comparison
Compare current eufy cloud backup pricing with local HomeBase or microSD storage over five years.
eufy is unusual because cloud backup is optional on supported local-storage systems. Its current U.S. cloud backup page lists $39.99 per year for one device and $139.99 per year for unlimited devices.
| Architecture | Recurring annual storage fee | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| 1-device cloud backup | $39.99 | $199.95 |
| Unlimited cloud backup | $139.99 | $699.95 |
| Supported local storage baseline | $0 required | $0 required |
Local is not free hardware
You may need a HomeBase, larger local drive or microSD cards. The correct comparison is that one-time local-storage cost against the cloud fees avoided over the years you expect to keep the system.
Cloud still has value
Off-site backup can preserve footage if a local recorder is stolen, damaged or destroyed. Some buyers may reasonably choose local storage plus selective cloud backup rather than treating the options as mutually exclusive.
Use the break-even calculator to price that hardware-versus-cloud tradeoff.