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OpenHAB Cloud vs Home Assistant Operating System

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted home automation options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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OP OpenHAB Cloud Companion cloud service for remote openHAB access VS HO Home Assistant Operating System Embedded operating system optimized for Home Assistant
FeatureOpenHAB CloudHome Assistant Operating System
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseEPL-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptPython
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalone-click, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 306★ 7,390
First released20142019
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings, Hubitat

Why pick each one

Choose OpenHAB Cloud if…

  • Keeps data under your control
  • Enables remote control
OpenHAB Cloud details

Choose Home Assistant Operating System if…

  • Easiest full-featured HA install
  • Managed add-ons
Home Assistant Operating System details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenHAB Cloud or Home Assistant Operating System better?

Home Assistant Operating System is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider OpenHAB Cloud if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are OpenHAB Cloud and Home Assistant Operating System free and open-source?

Yes. OpenHAB Cloud is licensed under EPL-2.0 and Home Assistant Operating System under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OpenHAB Cloud and Home Assistant Operating System with Docker?

OpenHAB Cloud: yes. Home Assistant Operating System: check the project docs for container support.

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