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OpenHAB Cloud vs AppDaemon

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 AP AppDaemon Python apps and automation framework for Home Assistant
FeatureOpenHAB CloudAppDaemon
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseEPL-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptPython
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 306★ 962
First released20142016
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose OpenHAB Cloud if…

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

Choose AppDaemon if…

  • Powerful programmatic automations
  • Full Python flexibility
AppDaemon details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenHAB Cloud or AppDaemon better?

AppDaemon 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 AppDaemon free and open-source?

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

Can I run OpenHAB Cloud and AppDaemon with Docker?

OpenHAB Cloud: yes. AppDaemon: yes.

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