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Alexa Home Skill
Alexa Home Skill
cloud Freemium 3 devices
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DuloNode
DuloNode
cloud Freemium 8 devices

Node-RED Alexa integration comparison · 613 combined weekly downloads

Feature Comparison

Feature Alexa Home Skill DuloNode
Deployment cloud cloud
Pricing Freemium Freemium
Setup Difficulty medium easy
Alexa Skill Required Yes Yes
Device Types 3 8
Weekly Downloads 126 487
License Apache-2.0 SEE LICENSE IN LICENSE.md
Last Updated 2025-11-16 2026-02-15

Supported Devices

light
✓ Alexa Home Skill ✓ DuloNode
switch
✓ Alexa Home Skill ✓ DuloNode
thermostat
✓ Alexa Home Skill ✓ DuloNode
lock
✕ Alexa Home Skill ✓ DuloNode
blind
✕ Alexa Home Skill ✓ DuloNode
fan
✕ Alexa Home Skill ✓ DuloNode
tv
✕ Alexa Home Skill ✓ DuloNode
garage door
✕ Alexa Home Skill ✓ DuloNode

Alexa Home Skill

node-red-contrib-alexa-home-skill

This node allows you to hook up Node-RED to react to your Amazon Echo.

PricingFreemium
Setupmedium
Weekly downloads126
Last updated2025-11-16
LicenseApache-2.0
Deploymentcloud
Alexa SkillYes
Supported Devices:
light switch thermostat

Pros

  • Well-established with large community
  • Good documentation and tutorials
  • Stable and battle-tested

Cons

  • Limited to 3 device types
  • Cloud dependency with potential latency
  • Less frequent updates
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DuloNode

node-red-contrib-dulonode

Alexa integration with Node-RED. Voice-control lights, blinds, locks, thermostats, TVs, and more using Node-RED.

PricingFreemium
Setupeasy
Weekly downloads487
Last updated2026-02-15
LicenseSEE LICENSE IN LICENSE.md
Deploymentcloud
Alexa SkillYes
Supported Devices:
light switch thermostat lock blind fan tv garage door

Pros

  • Most device types supported (8+)
  • Full Alexa Smart Home API coverage
  • Easy setup with guided configuration
  • Active development and frequent updates

Cons

  • Newer project, smaller community
  • Paid plans required for more devices
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npm GitHub

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