| Features | OpenShock | PiShock |
|---|---|---|
| Base price |
😊
$60
Includes a spacer + hardware ESTOP on the hub
|
😢
$160
Doesn't include a spacer nor hardware ESTOP
|
|
API
Both APIs are free and well documented
|
😊 | 😊 |
|
Live shocking
Instead of sending shocks you can go up/down in
intensity in real time
|
😊
Same functionality but different UI
|
😊
Same functionality but different UI
|
| Mobile app |
😐
Android-only app
|
😢
No apps
|
|
Multiple shocker support
Numbers are per hub
|
😊
Supports up to 12 shockers
|
😊
Supports up to 8 shockers
|
|
Integrations
Click here for a list of
integrations and comparison
|
😊
Integrations made both by OpenShock and community
members
|
😊
Integrations primarily made by the community
|
| DIY hardware |
😊
Multiple shocker type support, hubs can be custom
built, 3D print files for spacers available
|
😢
Supports a singular shocker type, can be bought from
another source but doing so is discouraged and not
officially supported
|
| Open source |
😊
Full source on GitHub
|
😢
Closed source software and hardware
|
| Local control option |
😐
Supports 433 MHz remotes
|
😐
Supports 433 MHz remotes
|