Free Google Home AlternativesHome Automation Tools and other similar apps like Google Home

The best free alternative to Google Home is Home Assistant, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Google Home and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Google Home are openHAB, ioBroker, Homebridge and SmartThings.

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  1. Home Assistant icon

    Home Assistant

     176 likes

    Open-source and privacy-first home automation with an emphasis on local control and backed by a worldwide community. Runs on Raspberry Pi or local server.

    44 Home Assistant alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Python
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Kodi
    • Cloudron
    Home Assistant screenshot 1
     
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    Home Assistant vs Google Home Comments
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    Open Source, independent, and compatible with almost everything.

    • Home Assistant is Free and Open SourceGoogle Home is Free and Proprietary
    • Home Assistant is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableGoogle Home is not according to our users
  2. openHAB icon

    openHAB

     181 likes

    openHAB is a Java-based open-source home automation platform that integrates and combines a vast range of different smart home systems and technologies into one single solution.

    52 openHAB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
    • Cloudron
    openHAB 2.0 Basic UI showing a simple demo setup
     
  4. ioBroker icon

    ioBroker

     44 likes

    ioBroker is an integration platform for the Internet of Things, focused on Smart home, Building Automation, Smart Metering, Ambient Assisted Living, Process Automation, Visualization and Data Logging. It aims to be a possible replacement or extension for software like f.e.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
    ioBroker screenshot 1
     
  5. Homebridge icon

    Homebridge

     12 likes

    Homebridge is a lightweight NodeJS server you can run on your network that emulates the iOS HomeKit API. It supports Plugins,community-contributed modules, that provide a basic bridge from HomeKit to various 3rd-party APIs of "smart home" devices.

    17 Homebridge alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Homebridge screenshot 1
     
  6. SmartThings icon

    SmartThings

     7 likes

    Effortlessly manage smart home devices with voice control via Bixby, Alexa, or Google Assistant. Create routines, monitor devices remotely, and track energy using SmartThings Energy. The app integrates smart devices from various brands, providing shared control and security features.

    37 SmartThings alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Windows
    SmartThings screenshot 1
     
  7. Domoticz icon

    Domoticz

     18 likes

    Domoticz is a home automation system that lets you monitor and configure various devices like lights, switches, various sensors/meters like temperature, rain, wind, UV, electricity, gas, water and much more. Notifications/alerts can be sent to any mobile device.

    41 Domoticz alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Domoticz screenshot 1
     
  9. Home icon

    Home

     12 likes

    With the new Home app, you can securely control all your Homekit accessories from your favorite iOS device. Have your iPhone turn off the lights. See who’s at the front door from your iPad. And even control things remotely with the help of Apple TV.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Home screenshot 1
     
  10. Mi Home icon

    Mi Home

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    A professional app to help you manage your intelligent devices.

    37 Mi Home alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Mi Home screenshot 1
     
  11. Jeedom icon

    Jeedom

     13 likes

    Jeedom is a complete home-automation software. With Jeedom, you can do many things, such as :

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspbian
    • Raspberry Pi
    Jeedom screenshot 1
     
  12. Nest Mobile icon

    Nest Mobile

     5 likes

    Control your home's temperature from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Nest Mobile app. Last-minute trip? Change the temperature from the ski slopes. Coming home early to a cold house? Turn up the heat on your way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Nest Mobile screenshot 1
     
  13. Scrypted icon

    Scrypted

     4 likes

    Scrypted integrates with the three major home hubs. Control your things with via voice or your preferred app, whether it is Google Home, Apple HomeKit, or Amazon Alexa.

    46 Scrypted alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Scrypted screenshot 1
     
  14. Gladys Assistant icon

    Gladys Assistant

     12 likes

    Gladys is an open-source program which runs on your Raspberry Pi or Docker. She integrates into your life, seamlessly communicating across your entire home network and your devices while checking your calendar. Based on NodeJS.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    Gladys Assistant screenshot 1
     
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