Lutron lighting system alternatives

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this site compares Lutron and Rako, has anyone used their services?

Rako Vs Lutron

I want to have smart lighting in my house in Surrey and think that Lutron fits what we want to do.

 

[DC2019]

I would say it is comparative in terms of price between the two systems when controlling lighting systems. Perhaps, Niko is slightly more expensive but as the system is permanently linked to Niko's servers it regularly gets system updates with new features. I am only referring to residential systems here - I have no experience of other commercial applications.
When you say 'closed' do you mean being limited to the the number of zones/channels on each Lutron control unit? Then no, as Niko is a modular system. You buy your wiring panel and fit whatever modules you would like (not limited to lighting). If you mean, do you have to use all Niko control kit? Then yes.
By the way I'm don't have a vested interest in Niko (or Lutron) just an installers opinion. I must confess I haven't fitted Lutron for a number of years as they seemed a bit behind the curve, so it may be all different now.

 

[mikewire]

I would look into the Crestron stuff too.

 

[oceanweb]

RTI is great, user friendly & very cost effective in comparison with some of the other systems.

 

[LightUser]

I would say it is comparative in terms of price between the two systems when controlling lighting systems. Perhaps, Niko is slightly more expensive but as the system is permanently linked to Niko's servers it regularly gets system updates with new features. I am only referring to residential systems here - I have no experience of other commercial applications.
When you say 'closed' do you mean being limited to the the number of zones/channels on each Lutron control unit? Then no, as Niko is a modular system. You buy your wiring panel and fit whatever modules you would like (not limited to lighting). If you mean, do you have to use all Niko control kit? Then yes.
By the way I'm don't have a vested interest in Niko (or Lutron) just an installers opinion. I must confess I haven't fitted Lutron for a number of years as they seemed a bit behind the curve, so it may be all different now.

I think he means in terms of DIY access to programming. I have done a few Illumination to QS upgrades and typically see the customer evaluate other options but come back to Lutron because it was solid and ultimately comparable in terms of $ to having other systems worked into its place.