Homey alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Homey: closed source and owned by a company, and local control needs paid hardware or a self-hosted subscription. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Homey, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Home Assistant currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Homey alternative for most people
Home AssistantFree and open source with more integrations, for people willing to do more setup.
Best Homey alternative for a free option
openHABFree, vendor-neutral open-source server with no subscriptions at all.
Best Homey alternative for open source
Home AssistantFree and open source with more integrations, for people willing to do more setup.
Best Homey alternative for self-hosting
Home AssistantFree and open source with more integrations, for people willing to do more setup.
Best Homey alternative for iPhone and Android
Home AssistantFree and open source with more integrations, for people willing to do more setup.
Best Homey alternative for working in the browser
Home AssistantFree and open source with more integrations, for people willing to do more setup.
Homey alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Homey?
Home Assistant ranks first right now. Free and open source with more integrations, for people willing to do more setup.
Is there a free alternative to Homey?
Yes. Home Assistant (open source) and openHAB (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Homey?
Yes: Home Assistant and openHAB. Home Assistant and openHAB can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Homey?
The complaints we hear most: closed source and owned by a company; local control needs paid hardware or a self-hosted subscription; self-hosted server requires a Linux host with Docker.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Homey, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.