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, Mac, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Homebridge alternative is Home Assistant, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Homebridge are openHAB, Domika, ioBroker and Google Home.