ioBroker AlternativesHome Automation Tools and other similar apps like ioBroker

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

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  1. Home Assistant icon
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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.

    42 Home Assistant alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Home Automation
    2.  Smart Home
    3.  Modular System
    4.  MQTT
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Voice Commands
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Google Home integration
    9. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11. Alexa icon  Alexa integration
    12.  Support for Xiaomi MiHome

    Home Assistant VS ioBroker

     
    • Home Assistant is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to ioBroker.

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

    • Home Assistant is Free and Open SourceioBroker is also Free and Open Source
    • Home Assistant is Privacy focused and LightweightioBroker is not according to our users
  2. IFTTT icon
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    IFTTT automates over 1000 apps, devices, and services with no coding needed, supports 27 million users, partners with 900+ brands, and offers powerful automation features like filter codes, queries, multiple actions, connections, habit tracking, and location-triggered events.

    120 IFTTT alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Workflow Automation
    2.  Customizable triggers
    3.  Task Automation
    4.  Service Integration
    5.  Actions
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  IPaaS
    8.  Live Push Notifications
    9. Facebook icon  Facebook integration

    IFTTT VS ioBroker

     
    • IFTTT is the most popular Web-based alternative to ioBroker.

    • IFTTT is Freemium and ProprietaryioBroker is Free and Open Source
    • IFTTT is LightweightioBroker is not according to our users
  3. 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 ioBroker

     
  4. Node-RED icon
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    Node-RED provides a browser-based flow editor that makes it easy to wire together flows using the wide range nodes in the palette. Flows can be then deployed to the runtime in a single-click.

    20 Node-RED alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS

    Node-RED Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  No Coding Required

    Node-RED VS ioBroker

     
  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 ioBroker

     
  6. 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 ioBroker

     
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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 ioBroker

     
  8. 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 ioBroker

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

    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 ioBroker

     
  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.

    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 ioBroker

     
  11. 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 ioBroker

     
  12. Freedomotic icon
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    Freedomotic is an open source, flexible, secure Internet of Things (IoT) development framework, useful to build and manage modern smart spaces.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Freedomotic Features

    1.  Java based

    Freedomotic VS ioBroker

     
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