Helix or Herpstat

Bought a Herpstat 2. I wrote questions to Spyder Robotics before deciding which thermostat to buy and I had all my questions answered 2 hours later. I've read nothing but good things about the Herpstat and if you live in place where it can get really cold during the winter like I do, a dual thermostat that can set two different UHCs to two different temps is a must.
The Moonlight function is great, I have a redlight on a lamp plugged into the herpstat and it turns the light on at night with just enough power to make everything in the enclosure visible, but not heat it up. The Herpstat is a great product and would recommend it to anyone who needs a thermostat.

Either is a winner. I have a Herpstat 2 and it is great. I've been to Adam's (8 Ball) shop several times and he uses Helix. So no beef with either.

I know this is late, but I thought I'd chime in...I like both and many of my friends are loyal Helix users...I just picked up a Pro from Dion and I have to say the customer service is phenomenal!!!! After chatting with him via e-mail (super fast responses) I decided to purchase it yesterday...He e-mailed me a confirmation that it got shipped that same day and BAM!!! It's here today...Down right amazing!!! THANK DION

I love my Herpstat. One the question of how many they can run, it depends on the model. I have one that operates like two thermostats and I think it can run at least 6 racks. Great service too. But I don't think you can go wrong with either.

Wow I was surprised to see this post still going so I figured I'd let people know. I went with the Herpstat and LOVE it. the only issue I've ever had was my probe coming loose because it wasn't taped down well enough and it meleted through the bottom of one of my tubs, thankfully it was attached to an empty row in my rack! The herpstat has been amazing and I'll be buying another one with my next rack.

I use Johnson controls a419 thermostats. They work great and are muuuuch less expensive.;)

Honestly I use a Ranco... The price difference is one reason (I only paid like 60 bucks for it) Ball pythons will thermoregulate on their own so the on off function doesnt really bother me. As for the night drop your house tends to cool off at night so I dont see paying extra for that(if the ambient temp drops it takes more power to heat it and provides a wider gradient so they can choose where they wanna be). I had to ask the same question and my good friend told me " Its not like were hathing eggs here. Save your money and spend that extra on your incubator" In the end what ever you decide is up to you and I hope you enjoy it....

I think the primary difference between Helix and Herpstat is a few bucks. (lol)

I've used both the Herpstat and Helix, and I have to say I prefer the Herpstat hands-down. It's cheaper, for one, and it also has a much more easy-to-use display and has many more bells and whistles than the Helix.

I use a helix and a ranco. Both work perfectly for me. If I buy another stat it will be a ranco. The only thing I really see a NEED for a proportional stat is for incubating eggs.

I use both. Both are excellent thermostats. The helix is simple to use cause there isn't many options on it and can only set the temps one degree at a time. This thermostat has a great track record being used for many years.

The Herpstat is also a great thermostat that offers many options already built into the thermostat. you can change temps by 1/10 of a degree which is great for incubators, also has a high and low temp level alarms that is also 1/10 of a degree settable, my incubator is in my basement and when I'm upstairs and my daughter opens the incubator, I can hear the alarm upstairs. When temps hit operating range alarm stops, it is cheaper. Plus many other options.This would be my pick if I had to say which one I liked the best. But they are both very good thermostats.

Buy whatever one is cheaper, they are both great.