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Home Assistant alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Home Assistant: setup and advanced automations take time to learn, and you maintain the server, updates and backups yourself. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Home Assistant, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. openHAB currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1openHAB logoopenHABOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web, iOS +14 of 466.5
  1. openHAB logo

    1. openHABTop pick

    Best for: Technical users who want a vendor-neutral, fully local smart home server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Home Assistant

    Vendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.

    Pros

    • Supports 400+ technologies and thousands of devices
    • Works without a cloud; free remote access via myopenhab.org
    • Runs on almost any OS, Docker or a Raspberry Pi image

    Cons

    • Configuration is more technical than consumer hubs
    • Smaller community and fewer integrations than Home Assistant
    • Java-based server needs more memory than lighter options
    Visit openHAB Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is openHAB a good Home Assistant alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Supported technologies
    400+
    Checked Oct 30, 2026openhab.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud required
    No
    Checked Oct 30, 2026openhab.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Runs on
    Linux, macOS, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Docker, Synology
    Checked Oct 30, 2026openhab.org(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    EPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Home Assistant alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

openHAB logo

Best Home Assistant alternative for most people

openHAB

Vendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.

openHAB logo

Best Home Assistant alternative for a free option

openHAB

Vendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.

Homey logo

Best Home Assistant alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Homey

Polished app and optional hub that is easier to set up, with a free cloud tier and paid local options.

openHAB logo

Best Home Assistant alternative for open source

openHAB

Vendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.

openHAB logo

Best Home Assistant alternative for self-hosting

openHAB

Vendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.

openHAB logo

Best Home Assistant alternative for iPhone and Android

openHAB

Vendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.

openHAB logo

Best Home Assistant alternative for working in the browser

openHAB

Vendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.

Home Assistant alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Home Assistant?

openHAB ranks first right now. Vendor-neutral open-source hub with a rules engine, run by a non-profit and also fully local.

Is there a free alternative to Home Assistant?

Yes. openHAB (open source) and Homey (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Home Assistant?

Yes: openHAB. openHAB can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Home Assistant?

The complaints we hear most: setup and advanced automations take time to learn; you maintain the server, updates and backups yourself; easy remote access and Alexa/Google links need a paid subscription or your own setup.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Home Assistant, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.