LinuxMCE AlternativesHome Automation Tools and other similar apps like LinuxMCE

LinuxMCE is described as 'Linux Based home automation software. Allows for management of media, security, telecommunications, networks, and other home systems' and is a Home Automation tool in the home & family category. There are more than 10 alternatives to LinuxMCE for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Self-Hosted and Android apps. The best LinuxMCE alternative is Home Assistant, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LinuxMCE are openHAB, ioBroker, Domoticz and Scrypted.

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  1. Home Assistant icon

    Home Assistant

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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.

    43 Home Assistant alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open 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
    • Cloudron
    Home Assistant screenshot 1
     

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

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

    • Home Assistant is Free and Open SourceLinuxMCE is also Free and Open Source
    • Home Assistant is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableLinuxMCE is not according to our users
  2. 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
     

    • openHAB is the most popular Web-based alternative to LinuxMCE.

    • openHAB is Free and Open SourceLinuxMCE is also Free and Open Source
    • openHAB is Privacy focusedLinuxMCE is not according to our users
  4. 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
    ioBroker screenshot 1
     
  5. Domoticz icon

    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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  6. 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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  7. Jeedom icon

    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
    Jeedom screenshot 1
     
  9. HomeGenie icon

    HomeGenie

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    HomeGenie, Home Automaton Server in the Internet Of Things era.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • Self-Hosted
    Control panel
     
  10. Control-Freak icon

    Control-Freak

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    General purpose tool to manage, program and automate machines, services and apps.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Designing devices and user-interfaces for a theater.
     
  11. domogik icon

    domogik

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    Domogik is a free (GPLv3) Home Automation solution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    domogik screenshot 1
     
  12. HUEston icon

    HUEston

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    A small GUI for accessing Philips HUE Lamps under any Windows environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    HUEston screenshot 1
     
  13. DomotiGa icon

    DomotiGa

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    DomotiGa is Open Source Home Automation Software from the Netherlands. It is written in Gambas Basic and runs on Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  14. Nim Home Assistant (NimHA) icon

    Nim Home Assistant (NimHA)

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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