openHAB
Vendor-neutral open-source home automation server that runs locally on your own hardware.
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About openHAB
openHAB is an open-source home automation platform that connects devices and services from many vendors and runs automations on hardware you own. Its add-on architecture supports more than 400 technologies and systems and thousands of devices, and its rule engine handles time- and event-based triggers, scripts, notifications and voice control. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Docker and NAS devices such as Synology, and there's a ready-made openHABian image for the Raspberry Pi. Apps for web, iOS and Android give you control from anywhere. It works without any cloud service, but an optional cloud connector (free through myopenhab.org, or self-hosted) links it with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit. openHAB is written in Java on Apache Karaf, free and open source under the Eclipse Public License, and backed by the non-profit openHAB Foundation rather than a company. It suits technical users who want a flexible, vendor-neutral system and don't mind configuration work.
Best for: Technical users who want a vendor-neutral, fully local smart home server.
Pros and cons
What works
- 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
Why people leave
- Configuration is more technical than consumer hubs
- Smaller community and fewer integrations than Home Assistant
- Java-based server needs more memory than lighter options
Top openHAB alternatives
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Home Assistant66.5Larger community and more integrations, with a friendlier UI for building automations.
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Homey62.6Consumer-friendly app and hub that trades some flexibility for a much easier setup.
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openHAB: common questions
Is openHAB free?
Yes. openHAB is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.
Is openHAB open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at openhab/openhab-core. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does openHAB run on?
openHAB is available for Self-hosted, Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to openHAB?
The highest-ranked openHAB alternatives right now are Home Assistant and Homey. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.