Home Assistant AlternativesTop Home Automation Tools and other similar apps like Home Assistant

Home Assistant is described as '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' and is a very popular Home Automation tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Home Assistant for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Home Assistant alternative is openHAB, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Home Assistant are ioBroker, Domika, Homebridge and Google Home.

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  1. openHAB icon

    openHAB

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    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.

    51 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
     
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    thdietrich86
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    Years of experience and dozens of active developers and a huge community made openHAB what it is today - an amazingly flexible center for your smart home. A broad technology support is crucial for a successful smart home setup. With almost 200 add-ons openHAB can talk to nearly everything out there! With it's easy setup and the diverse user interfaces it offers everything needed for small homes up to big office buildings.

    Guest
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    much simpler automation rules configuring in java-like language comparing to home-assistant yaml

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Where you can install HA, you can install openhab. In my opinion the interface, and support is far broader than HA. Plus on a side note, they don't require you to put up money for additional features like control with Alexa and Google Home.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks openHAB is a great Home Assistant alternative.

    • openHAB is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Home Assistant.

    • openHAB is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Home Assistant.

    • openHAB is Free and Open SourceHome Assistant is also Free and Open Source
  2. ioBroker icon

    ioBroker

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    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.

    48 ioBroker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
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  4. Domika icon

    Domika

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    The only fully native iOS app for Home Assistant. Domika supports home screen widgets, lock screen buttons, control center buttons, and sleek, compact dashboards.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Domika is the most popular commercial alternative to Home Assistant.

    • Domika is Paid and ProprietaryHome Assistant is Free and Open Source
  5. Homebridge icon

    Homebridge

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    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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  6. Google Home icon

    Google Home

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    Set up and manage Chromecast, Chromecast Audio, and Google Home with ease. Adjust volume, customize TV visuals, sync speakers, control smart lights, thermostats, and discover new content. Ideal for home automation and media streaming enthusiasts seeking comprehensive device control.

    46 Google Home alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
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    SmartThings

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    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.

    36 SmartThings alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Windows
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    Domoticz

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    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.

    39 Domoticz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Integrations with esp8266 devices and smart metering is a dream Domoticz, were HA gives lots of integration challenges with mqtt.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Domoticz is Free and Open SourceHome Assistant is also Free and Open Source
  10. osysHome icon

    osysHome

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    osysHome is a Python-based smart home automation system that provides flexible and powerful tools to automate and manage your living space. The system is built on object-oriented programming principles, ensuring modularity, ease of use, and simple functionality expansion.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
    • Docker
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  11. Home icon

    Home

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    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
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    Jeedom

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

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspbian
    • Raspberry Pi
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    Gladys Assistant

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    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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
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  14. Scrypted icon

    Scrypted

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    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.

    45 Scrypted alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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