Updated September 30, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Levana vs VAVA INTERNATIONAL
Levana
Higher score in this comparison
VAVA INTERNATIONAL
Where Levana and VAVA INTERNATIONAL differ
| Compare | LevanaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | VAVA INTERNATIONALReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $95Lower | $189.99 |
| Video resolution | 1080p | 720p |
| Breathing monitoring | Motion | None |
| Markets | US, CACovers more | US |
| Range (m) | Not confirmed | 300 |
| Plan per month | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Sleep analytics | Not confirmed | No |
| Local storage | Not confirmed | No |
| Video encryption | Not confirmed | No |
Same on both: Monitor type (Video), Parent unit (Yes), Wi-Fi required (No), Account required (No).
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Key differences
- Levana scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.7.
- Price from is lower at Levana: $95 vs $189.99.
- Support channels: only Levana offers Chat.
- Support channels: only VAVA INTERNATIONAL offers Email, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Levana: 2001 vs 2015.
- Levana is available in 1 more country.
- Markets: only Levana offers CA.
Our verdict on each
Levana
Levana sells a dedicated video baby monitor that needs no wifi and no account, with a parent unit in the box and motion-based breathing monitoring. It suits parents who want a fixed camera feed they can carry between rooms, and prices start at $95.
VAVA INTERNATIONAL
VAVA International suits parents who want a dedicated parent unit and a screen without paying a subscription, at $189.99 with a monthly cost of $0. The trade-off is a plain video monitor that skips smart extras, reaching 300 m and shipping to US only.
Score breakdown
| Area | Levana | VAVA INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherEntry at $95 with no account and no wifi to pay for later; cost scores 9.4. | 8.7Plan month sits at $0 and entry price at $189.99, a one-off cost with no renewal to weigh. |
| Offer | 8.7HigherA video monitor at 1080p with a parent unit, no wifi and no account; offer scores 8.7. | 8.5300 m reach, a parent unit and video monitoring, with wifi not required. |
| Trust | 9.7HigherHeadquartered in CA, trading since 2001, with support on chat and help centre; trust scores 9.7. | 8.9Founded 2015, shipping to US, with support across email, phone and help centre. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Levana | VAVA INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada | Not confirmed |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Levana: 1.
If neither fits
Jartoo has price from at $89.99, against $95 for Levana and $189.99 for VAVA INTERNATIONAL.
Jartoo reviewWhat we checked
Levana
- mylevana.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
VAVA INTERNATIONAL
- vava.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Levana | VAVA INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|---|
| Baby monitors | 16 of 32 | 27 of 32 |
| Baby monitors without Wi-Fi | 9 of 19 | 15 of 19 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Levana | VAVA INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2001Lower | 2015 |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Levana | VAVA INTERNATIONAL | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $95lowest quarter | $189.99above the median | $149.99 |
| Range (m) | Not confirmed | 300below the median | 304.8 |
| Plan per month | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
Median across 17 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Levana
Pros
- Wifi is not required, so the feed works in a nursery the router does not reach and needs no phone or app.
- A parent unit is included in the kit, so the screen you watch comes in the box rather than from your own handset.
- No account is required, so setup stops at pairing the camera with the unit.
Cons
- Support runs on chat and help centre, so there is no phone number for a unit that fails at bedtime.
- Wifi required is no and account required is no, so the feed stays on the parent unit in the room, unlike Arenti's smart monitor, which is watched on a handset.
- Where Levana sells is set by US and CA, so delivery outside those markets needs checking before ordering.
VAVA INTERNATIONAL
Pros
- Monthly cost sits at $0, so the $189.99 entry price is the whole outlay with nothing to renew.
- Wifi is not required and an account is not required, so the monitor works straight out of the box.
- A parent unit is included, giving a dedicated screen rather than a phone for the feed.
Cons
- Video encryption is not part of the feature set, and most monitors in this ranking pair it with a secure signal.
- Sleep analytics are not included, so the feed is a live view rather than a report on rest.
- Local storage is not offered, so there is no on-device recording to review later.
Who each suits
Levana
Who it suits
- Parents who want video without a router, a phone or a sign-up.
- Families who would rather carry a parent unit around than keep opening an app.
- Shoppers in US and CA, where the store delivers.
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents who want to check the nursery from a phone while out: Arenti's smart monitor is built around app viewing, where Levana's video set keeps the feed on the parent unit.
- Parents who want the nursery on a handset while away from home: Hubble Connected's smart range targets that, and a pair of screens is no use in a room with the baby.
- Shoppers comparing across types rather than price: Chillax Technology's smart monitor is a different kind of kit, so spec sheets line up less neatly.
VAVA INTERNATIONAL
Who it suits
- Parents who would rather own the hardware outright than manage a recurring monitor fee.
- Households with a 300 m reach need and no interest in running an app.
- Buyers in US who want phone support during setup.
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents who want sleep analytics or breathing alerts, since sleep analytics are not included and breathing monitoring is none.
- Buyers outside US, since shipping is listed for that market only.
- Anyone comparing smart monitors, since Chillax Technology, Arenti and Hubble Connected are all listed as smart monitors with app-led features.
Country by country
| Country | Levana | VAVA INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Levana
How much does a Levana baby monitor cost?+
Levana's monitors start at $95, which places the brand at position 8 of 25 on the site's entry price comparison. Because wifi is not required and no account is needed, the price shown is the hardware cost rather than the start of a paid plan.
Does a Levana monitor need wifi or an app?+
No on both counts. Wifi required is no and account required is no, so the monitor runs on its own signal and there is nothing to sign up for or pair. That suits a nursery with poor wireless coverage, or a parent who would rather not set up another account.
VAVA INTERNATIONAL
How much does the VAVA International baby monitor cost?+
The VAVA International monitor costs $189.99 as the entry price, and the monthly plan cost is $0. Because the plan month is free, the purchase price is the whole cost and there is no subscription to renew later.
Does the monitor need wifi or an account?+
Wifi is not required for this monitor, so it keeps working without a home network. An account is not required either, which means there is no sign-up step before the parent unit will show the feed.
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VAVA INTERNATIONAL