| Amazfit Balance | Garmin vívoactive 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 (Good) | 78/100 (Great) |
| Official API ⚡ | No API (0/25) | Partner/business only (10/25) |
| Data export | Local raw files (25/25) | Local raw files (25/25) |
| Gadgetbridge / open firmware | Supported (20/20) | Supported (20/20) |
| Home Assistant ⚡ | None (0/15) | Community (HACS) (8/15) |
| Subscription ⚡ | Optional (8/15) | Not needed (15/15) |
| Subscription | Zepp Aura (optional) | Garmin Connect+ (optional, not needed) |
⚡ = where they differ.
Amazfit Balance
Supported by Gadgetbridge (requires extracting an auth key once), so you can use it fully offline. No public personal API. Zepp Aura is an optional subscription.
API · Export · Home Assistant
Garmin vívoactive 5
Garmin's best-selling everyday smartwatch has the usual Garmin data story: FIT files you can copy off the watch, Gadgetbridge rates it "mostly supported" for fully offline use, a community Home Assistant integration, and an official API for approved businesses only. Garmin Connect+ is optional.
API · Export · Home Assistant
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