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OpenHAB Cloud vs Home Assistant

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 Open-source home automation that puts privacy first
FeatureOpenHAB CloudHome Assistant
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseEPL-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptPython
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, one-click
GitHub stars★ 306★ 89,795
First released20142013
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings, Google Home

Why pick each one

Choose OpenHAB Cloud if…

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

Choose Home Assistant if…

  • Huge device support
  • Local control and privacy
  • Very active community
Home Assistant details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenHAB Cloud or Home Assistant better?

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

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

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

Can I run OpenHAB Cloud and Home Assistant with Docker?

OpenHAB Cloud: yes. Home Assistant: yes.

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