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 Jeedom.

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LinuxMCE alternatives page was last updated May 15, 2023
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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.

    42 Home Assistant alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open 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
    Home Assistant screenshot 1

    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 LinuxMCE

     

    • 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 and LightweightLinuxMCE 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.

    50 openHAB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open 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
    openHAB 2.0 Basic UI showing a simple demo setup

    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 LinuxMCE

     

    • 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
    ioBroker screenshot 1

    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 LinuxMCE

     
  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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Domoticz screenshot 1

    Domoticz Features

    1.  Smart Home
    2.  Support for Xiaomi MiHome

    Domoticz VS LinuxMCE

     
  6. Jeedom icon

    Jeedom

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

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspbian
    • Raspberry Pi
    Jeedom screenshot 1

    Jeedom Features

    1.  Smart Home

    Jeedom VS LinuxMCE

     
  7. 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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Scrypted screenshot 1
    Scrypted screenshot 2

    Scrypted Features

    1.  Smart Home

    Scrypted VS LinuxMCE

     
  9. HomeGenie icon

    HomeGenie

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • Self-Hosted
    Control panel

    HomeGenie Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Voice control
    3.  Sensors
    4.  Philips Hue
    5.  Support for DLNA
    6.  Z-Wave

    HomeGenie VS LinuxMCE

     
  10. Control-Freak icon

    Control-Freak

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Designing devices and user-interfaces for a theater.
    Discontinued

    web site gone

    Control-Freak Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Smart Home
    3.  MQTT

    Control-Freak VS LinuxMCE

     
  11. domogik icon

    domogik

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    Domogik is a free (GPLv3) Home Automation solution.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    domogik screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last commit in 2019, homepage redirects to ads.

    domogik Features

    1.  Z-Wave

    domogik VS LinuxMCE

     
  12. HUEston icon

    HUEston

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    HUEston screenshot 1

    HUEston Features

    1.  GPLv3
    2.  Internet of Things
    3.  Philips Hue

    HUEston VS LinuxMCE

     
  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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    DomotiGa Features

    1.  Z-Wave

    DomotiGa VS LinuxMCE

     
  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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Discontinued

    No updates since Nov 30, 2019.

    Nim Home Assistant (NimHA) Features

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

    Nim Home Assistant (NimHA) VS LinuxMCE

     
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