Homebridge AlternativesHome Automation Tools and other similar apps like Homebridge

Homebridge is described as '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' and is a Home Automation tool in the home & family category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Homebridge for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Linux, Web-based and Mac apps. The best Homebridge alternative is Home Assistant, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Homebridge are openHAB, Google Home, ioBroker and Home.

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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...

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Homebridge alternatives page was last updated Nov 6, 2024
  1. Home Assistant icon
     130 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.

    41 Home Assistant alternatives
    Home Assistant screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    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

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Home Automation
    2.  Smart Home
    3.  Modular System
    4.  MQTT
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Voice Commands
    7. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Google Home integration
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  No Tracking
    12. Alexa icon  Alexa integration
    Home Assistant iconHomebridge Icon

    Home Assistant VS Homebridge

    Is Home Assistant a good alternative to Homebridge?
     
    • Home Assistant is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Homebridge.

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

    • Home Assistant is Free and Open SourceHomebridge is also Free and Open Source
    • Home Assistant is Privacy focusedHomebridge is not according to our users
  2. openHAB icon
     173 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.

    51 openHAB alternatives
    openHAB 2.0 Basic UI showing a simple demo setup

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kodi

    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 iconHomebridge Icon

    openHAB VS Homebridge

    Is openHAB a good alternative to Homebridge?
     
    • openHAB is the most popular Web-based alternative to Homebridge.

    • openHAB is Free and Open SourceHomebridge is also Free and Open Source
    • openHAB is Privacy focusedHomebridge is not according to our users
  3. Google Home icon
     33 likes

    Formerly known as Google Cast, Home provides a control center to setup, manage and control Chromecast, and Google Home devices.

    49 Google Home alternatives
    Favorites

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Google Home Features

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

    Google Home VS Homebridge

    Is Google Home a good alternative to Homebridge?
     
  4. ioBroker icon
     43 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.

    48 ioBroker alternatives
    ioBroker screenshot 1

    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 iconHomebridge Icon

    ioBroker VS Homebridge

    Is ioBroker a good alternative to Homebridge?
     
  5. Home icon
     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.

    31 Home alternatives
    Home screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    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 iconHomebridge Icon

    Home VS Homebridge

    Is Home a good alternative to Homebridge?
     
  6. Scrypted icon
     3 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.

    45 Scrypted alternatives
    Scrypted screenshot 1
    Scrypted screenshot 2

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Scrypted Features

    1.  Smart Home
    Scrypted iconHomebridge Icon

    Scrypted VS Homebridge

    Is Scrypted a good alternative to Homebridge?
     
  7. Homeway icon
     1 like

    Level up your Home Assistant with free, secure, and private remote access with Homeway. Voice control your home with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant seamlessly integrated with Home Assistant via Homeway.

    3 Homeway alternatives
    Homeway screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Internet of Things
    Homeway iconHomebridge Icon

    Homeway VS Homebridge

    Is Homeway a good alternative to Homebridge?
     
  8. Homegear icon
     3 likes

    Connect Homematic and other smart home devices to your smarthome system (openHAB, NodeRED, etc.).

    6 Homegear alternatives
    Homegear screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi

    Homegear Features

    1.  Smart Home
    Homegear iconHomebridge Icon

    Homegear VS Homebridge

    Is Homegear a good alternative to Homebridge?
     
  9. Homify icon
     3 likes

    Homify is an open-source smart-home platform running on PHP using the Laravel framework. The entire application is built using a modular approach so support for other devices or actions can be implemented easily.

    28 Homify alternatives
    Homify screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi

    Homify Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Modular System
    3.  Smart Home
    Homify iconHomebridge Icon

    Homify VS Homebridge

    Is Homify a good alternative to Homebridge?
     
  10. Nim Home Assistant (NimHA) icon
     2 likes

    Nim Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform running on Nim. Track and control devices at home and automate control. Installation in less than a minute. NimHA is developed to run on small devices, e.g. a Raspberry Pi.

    25 Nim Home Assistant (NimHA) alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Nim Home Assistant (NimHA) Features

    1.  Smart Home
    2.  Internet of Things
    3.  Support for Xiaomi MiHome
    Discontinued

    No updates since Nov 30, 2019.

    Nim Home Assistant (NimHA) iconHomebridge Icon

    Nim Home Assistant (NimHA) VS Homebridge

    Is this a good alternative to Homebridge?
     
  11. Homey – A better smart home icon
     4 likes

    Control, automate and monitor your entire smart home with Homey. Access Homey from anywhere in the world and manage all your devices from one central place.

    11 Homey – A better smart home alternatives
    Homey – A better smart home screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Dark Mode
    4. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    5. Spotify icon  Spotify integration
    6.  Matter Management
    7.  Support for ZigBee
    8.  Philips Hue
    9.  Smart Home
    10.  Z-Wave
    11.  MQTT
    Homey – A better smart home iconHomebridge Icon

    Homey – A better smart home VS Homebridge

    Is this a good alternative to Homebridge?
     
    • Homey – A better smart home is the most popular SaaS alternative to Homebridge.

    • Homey – A better smart home is Freemium and ProprietaryHomebridge is Free and Open Source
    • Homey – A better smart home is Privacy focusedHomebridge is not according to our users
  12. CyBear Jinni icon
     2 likes

    CyBear Jinni is smart home platform that let you control smart devices from different form factors with a single app by connecting a Hub in your home.

    28 CyBear Jinni alternatives
    CyBear Jinni screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Smart Home
    2.  MQTT
    CyBear Jinni iconHomebridge Icon

    CyBear Jinni VS Homebridge

    Is CyBear Jinni a good alternative to Homebridge?
     
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