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, Android, Mac, Windows and iPhone apps. The best Home Assistant alternative is openHAB, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Home Assistant are Domika, Homebridge, ioBroker and Google Home.

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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.

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Home Assistant alternatives page was last updated Apr 19, 2025
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  1. openHAB icon
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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.

    50 openHAB alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kodi
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Support for multiple vendors
    3.  Support for KNX
    4.  Home Automation
    5.  Modular System
    6.  MQTT
    7.  Support for ZigBee
    8.  Z-Wave
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Chromecast Support

    openHAB VS Home Assistant

     
    Comments about openHAB as an Alternative to Home Assistant
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    thdietrich86
    Positive Dec 6, 2017
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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
    Positive Jan 9, 2020
    -2

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

    Guest
    Positive Feb 12, 2020
    -4

    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.

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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
    • openHAB is Privacy focusedHome Assistant is not according to our users
  2. Domika icon
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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.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  iOS widget
    4.  Push Notifications
    5.  Dashboard
    6.  Lockscreen Widget

    Domika VS Home Assistant

     
  3. Homebridge icon
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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.

    16 Homebridge alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi

    Homebridge Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for KNX
    3.  Smart Home
    4. Siri icon  Siri Integration

    Homebridge VS Home Assistant

     
  4. ioBroker icon
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    ioBroker Features

    1. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js
    2.  High Availability
    3.  Visual Programming
    4.  Modular System
    5. Alexa icon  Alexa integration
    6.  Smart Home
    7.  Voice Commands
    8.  Blockly Editor
    9.  Support for multiple vendors
    10.  Web interface

    ioBroker VS Home Assistant

     
  5. Google Home icon
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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

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Google Home Features

    1.  Chromecast Support
    2.  Smart Home
    3.  Video-surveillance
    4.  Streaming

    Google Home VS Home Assistant

     
  6. SmartThings icon
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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

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

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

    SmartThings Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Remote monitoring
    3.  Smart Home
    4.  Google Home integration

    SmartThings VS Home 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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker

    Gladys Assistant Features

    1.  Smart Home
    2.  MQTT
    3.  Linux-based

    Gladys Assistant VS Home Assistant

     
  8. Home icon
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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.

    31 Home alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Home Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Local Network Connection
    4.  Integrated into iOS
    5.  HomeKit integration

    Home VS Home Assistant

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

    31 Jeedom alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspbian
    • Raspberry Pi

    Jeedom Features

    1.  Smart Home

    Jeedom VS Home Assistant

     
  10. Domoticz icon
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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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Domoticz Features

    1.  Smart Home
    2.  Support for Xiaomi MiHome

    Domoticz VS Home Assistant

     
    Comments about Domoticz as an Alternative to Home Assistant
    Guest
    Positive Nov 1, 2024
    0

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

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    • Domoticz is Free and Open SourceHome Assistant is also Free and Open Source
  11. Scrypted icon
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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

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Scrypted Features

    1.  Smart Home

    Scrypted VS Home Assistant

     
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    Hybrid native + web companion app for Home Assistant. Butler wraps your dashboard up in a native UI, integrating better with your OS. Native features include:

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Butler for Home Assistant Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode

    Butler for Home Assistant VS Home Assistant

     
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