Should I buy the Amazon Smart Plug or TP-Link Kasa Plug?

If you want the simplest pick for an Alexa-only home, choose the Amazon Smart Plug. It’s designed for quick Alexa setup and is the most straightforward option if you mainly use Amazon’s ecosystem.

If you want better value and more flexibility, choose a TP-Link Kasa Plug. Kasa plugs are often a better fit if you want a compact design that usually won’t block the second outlet, app-based features like Away mode, and, on some models, energy monitoring. Kasa also tends to be the better choice if you want a plug that can work with more than just Alexa, though support can vary by exact model and platform.

For most people, I’d lean Kasa unless you specifically want the easiest possible Alexa-only setup. Both are affordable, typically around $10 to $15, so the real difference is ecosystem fit, size, and features.