Best smart home platforms
Hubs and home automation software that connect lights, sensors, thermostats and other smart devices from many brands and run automations across them.
3 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All smart home platforms
- Alternatives to Home Assistant
Open-source home automation platform that runs locally and connects smart devices from thousands of brands.
Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web, iOS, Android - Alternatives to openHAB
Vendor-neutral open-source home automation server that runs locally on your own hardware.
Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Homey
Smart home platform from Athom with a free cloud tier, Homey Pro hubs and a self-hosted server option.
Free plan + paidSelf-hostableiOS, Android, Web, Self-hosted
Our picks by need
Best for most people
Home AssistantBest for a free option
openHABBest for open source
Home AssistantBest for self-hosting
HomeyBest for iPhone and Android
Home AssistantCommon questions
What are the best smart home platforms?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading smart home platforms right now are Home Assistant, openHAB and Homey.
Are there free smart home platforms?
Yes. Home Assistant (open source), openHAB (open source) and Homey (free plan + paid) have a free option, out of 3 free or freemium apps we track.
Which smart home platforms are open source?
Home Assistant and openHAB.