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openHAB alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave openHAB: configuration is more technical than consumer hubs, and smaller community and fewer integrations than Home Assistant. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces openHAB, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Home Assistant currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Home Assistant logoHome AssistantOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web, iOS +15 of 566.5
  1. Home Assistant logo

    1. Home AssistantTop pick

    Best for: Tinkerers who want local, private control of devices from many brands in one place

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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from openHAB

    Larger community and more integrations, with a friendlier UI for building automations.

    Pros

    • Over a thousand integrations across brands and protocols
    • Runs locally, with no cloud account required
    • Free and open source, run by a non-profit foundation
    • Official iOS and Android companion apps

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit Home Assistant 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 Home Assistant a good openHAB alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    1,000+ brands
    Checked Oct 29, 2026home-assistant.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Local data
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026home-assistant.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Open Home Foundation (non-profit)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026home-assistant.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Install options
    Raspberry Pi, own computer, container or VM
    Checked Oct 29, 2026home-assistant.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best openHAB alternative for…

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

Home Assistant logo

Best openHAB alternative for most people

Home Assistant

Larger community and more integrations, with a friendlier UI for building automations.

Home Assistant logo

Best openHAB alternative for a free option

Home Assistant

Larger community and more integrations, with a friendlier UI for building automations.

Homey logo

Best openHAB alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Homey

Consumer-friendly app and hub that trades some flexibility for a much easier setup.

Home Assistant logo

Best openHAB alternative for open source

Home Assistant

Larger community and more integrations, with a friendlier UI for building automations.

Home Assistant logo

Best openHAB alternative for self-hosting

Home Assistant

Larger community and more integrations, with a friendlier UI for building automations.

Home Assistant logo

Best openHAB alternative for iPhone and Android

Home Assistant

Larger community and more integrations, with a friendlier UI for building automations.

Home Assistant logo

Best openHAB alternative for working in the browser

Home Assistant

Larger community and more integrations, with a friendlier UI for building automations.

openHAB alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to openHAB?

Home Assistant ranks first right now. Larger community and more integrations, with a friendlier UI for building automations.

Is there a free alternative to openHAB?

Yes. Home Assistant (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 openHAB?

Yes: Home Assistant. Home Assistant can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from openHAB?

The complaints we hear most: configuration is more technical than consumer hubs; smaller community and fewer integrations than Home Assistant; java-based server needs more memory than lighter options.

How is this list ranked?

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