Quick comparison
Last checked: September 2026. Programs change, so confirm terms with each company before you sign.
TrimlightUtah
- Entry cost
- $5,000 + $499 (up to 30 zip codes) or $10,000 + $499 (31 or more). The remainder becomes credit for materials.
- Territory
- Protected territory starting at your zip code
- Sells direct
- Some dealers offer DIY kits, which void the lifetime product warranty
- Warranty
- Lifetime product warranty; dealer gives at least 1 year on labor
JellyFish LightingSalt Lake City, Utah
- Entry cost
- Typical startup about $10,000, plus a $100 questionnaire and background check
- Territory
- No territories
- Sells direct
- Yes: DIY kits, and installs through corporate locations
- Warranty
- 5 years on parts, 1 year on labor
Gemstone LightsCalgary, Alberta
- Entry cost
- No dealer fee; an inventory purchase the page puts at roughly $10,000 to $15,000 in one place and up to $10,000 in another
- Territory
- No exclusive territories
- Sells direct
- No DIY
- Warranty
- Lifetime on lights (defined as 50,000 hours), 10 years on products and parts, 1 year on labor
OeloLoveland, Colorado
- Entry cost
- Four tiers from 10% off list with no annual purchase, to 35% off at $70,000 a year. Authorized tier: $5,000 initiation fee.
- Territory
- Not published
- Sells direct
- Yes: DIY kits from 25 to 550 ft
- Warranty
- 7 years on dealer installs, 5 on Contractor-tier and DIY; labor in year one only
EverLightsUtah
- Entry cost
- Not published
- Territory
- Not published
- Sells direct
- Yes: DIY bundles, and installs through its own branches
- Warranty
- Products only. Color-changing LEDs: 5 years when EverLights installs, 2 by a third party, 1 by the owner
Haven X SeriesErlanger, Kentucky
- Entry cost
- Required training, fee shown at sign-up; no upfront stocking
- Territory
- Geography-limited dealer network
- Sells direct
- Yes: kits sold direct
- Warranty
- Warranty page lists 1 year and doesn't name X Series
CelebrightOttawa, Ontario
- Entry cost
- Starter kit purchase; price not published
- Territory
- Not published
- Sells direct
- Not published
- Warranty
- 10 years, transferable, for systems bought from January 2025
Govee (DIY)Homeowner product
- Installer program
- None; bulk pricing for businesses only
- Install
- Adhesive and clips, by the homeowner
- Length
- Can't be cut; up to 150 ft
- Control
- Govee Home app, Alexa and Google Assistant
None of the seven publishes a dealer price list. Oelo publishes its discount tiers and Trimlight publishes its entry fees, which makes those two the easiest to plan around.
The systems
Trimlight
- Under the soffit
- 6, 9 or 12 in spacing
- Trimlight Edge app
Trimlight says it has more than 300 authorized dealers. Its dealer page offers a protected territory starting at your zip code, two days of required training in Salt Lake City, quotas, and no royalties or monthly fees. Its FAQ puts the channel beneath the soffit, leaving gutters and drip edge alone, though its About page describes it attaching to the fascia. The channel comes in more than 50 colors, with lights at 6, 9 or 12 inch spacing, run from the Trimlight Edge app on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
JellyFish Lighting
- Under the eaves
- 6, 9 or 16 in spacing
- JellyFish Cloud app
JellyFish's dealer page says it doesn't sell territories and charges no franchise or territory fees. New dealers train for two days in Utah and work with an install crew before product ships, and they can't sell a competing brand. Lights sit under the eaves behind the trim at 6, 9 or 16 inch spacing, with 250 feet of lights per power supply and the JellyFish Cloud app. JellyFish also installs through corporate locations in Salt Lake City, Denver, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Austin-San Antonio, and sells DIY kits.
Gemstone Lights
- Soffit, under the fascia trim
- 9 in spacing
- Hub2 controller
Gemstone's dealer page says there are no exclusive territories and no fee to become a dealer, with an inventory purchase that doesn't include track. Dealers need $2 million in liability insurance, one job approved by a Gemstone rep, onboarding within 90 days and annual sales minimums. It doesn't offer DIY. The track fastens to the soffit under the fascia trim, in over 150 colors, with lights 9 inches apart. The Hub2 controller has four outputs, dual-band Wi-Fi and runs up to 4,096 lights.
Oelo
- Fascia or under the eaves
- 10 standard colors
- Oelo Evolution app
Oelo publishes four dealer tiers: Contractor at 10% off list with no annual purchase, Authorized at 20% with a $5,000 initiation fee and $5,000 to $24,999 a year in purchases, Preferred at 30% from $20,000 a year and Platinum at 35% from $70,000. Its tiers page lists a $20,000 Preferred fee, so ask which applies. On-site training is for Authorized dealers and up. The track can go on the fascia or under the eaves, in 10 standard colors, and the Oelo Evolution app runs a controller rated for up to 600 lights. Oelo also sells DIY kits direct.
EverLights
- Gutter, drip edge or eaves
- 25 colors
- EverLights app
EverLights runs its own local branches alongside a dealer network. Its dealer page asks you to book an appointment and doesn't publish cost or territory terms. Lights mount along the gutter, the drip edge or under the eaves, facing out, in 25 colors, and connect to the EverLights app through a network bridge. It sells ClickLights DIY bundles, listed from $840 for 50 feet to $3,340 for 300 feet when we checked. Its warranty covers products, not labor.
Haven X Series
- 9 in spacing (Classic)
- 4-channel controller
- Haven app
Haven's X Series page says dealer training is required, there's no upfront stocking and no non-compete, and the dealer network is limited by geography. Haven also sells X Series kits direct, such as a 150 ft Classic kit at $4,199.99. Classic lights are 9 inches apart, and a 4-channel controller sets zones in the Haven app. Its warranty page lists one year and doesn't name X Series, so confirm the terms in writing.
Celebright
- 24V single-wire string
- 11+ track profiles
- 200+ dealers
Celebright says it has more than 200 dealers across North America. Dealers start by buying a starter kit, and the price isn't published. It uses a single-wire 24V light string with more than 11 track profiles, and a 10-year transferable warranty on systems bought from January 2025.
The eighth card in the comparison is the DIY option. When a homeowner weighs your quote against a kit, a product like Govee's is what they mean. It mounts with adhesive, can't be cut and tops out at 150 feet, so it suits a short, simple roofline better than a full perimeter.
How to choose a system
- Territory or open network. A protected territory keeps other dealers of the same brand out of your zip codes. Trimlight's comes with quotas. An open network costs less to hold, and other dealers can sell next door.
- Who else sells in your market. Some makers install through their own locations or sell kits to homeowners. Check whether they're active where you work.
- Cash up front. Published entry costs run from Oelo's Contractor tier, with no annual commitment, to $10,000 or more at several programs. Part of that is product credit or inventory, not a fee.
- Who carries labor. Product warranties run from one year to lifetime as published. Where the programs above publish labor coverage, it's one year, or a one-year minimum. After that, a service call on a failed run is on you.
- Where the track goes. Makers mount under the soffit, on the fascia or along the gutter. Pick one that fits the houses you already work on, and that your crew can install cleanly.
- One brand or two. JellyFish doesn't allow competing brands. If you want a premium and a budget option, check this first.
Questions to ask before you sign
- Can I see the current dealer price list, and how often does it change?
- What are the minimum purchases or quotas, and what happens if I miss them?
- Where are my territory lines, and who else sells in them?
- What does training cost, including travel?
- Do you pass me leads from your website, and on what terms?
- How do warranty claims work, and who pays for labor after year one?
- How many feet does one controller and power supply run?
- How long does track take to arrive in each color?
Pricing the installs
Once you know your dealer cost, the rate is the same math for any system: material and labor per foot, divided by the share you keep after overhead and profit, with a controller fee and a minimum on top. How to price permanent lighting installs works through it on a sample house.
To quote by hand, start with the free permanent lighting quote template. To measure a roofline without a ladder, use the permanent lighting calculator.