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OpenHAB Cloud vs Home Assistant Supervisor

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 Supervisor Manages the Home Assistant add-on ecosystem
FeatureOpenHAB CloudHome Assistant Supervisor
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseEPL-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptPython
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 306★ 2,200
First released20142017
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose OpenHAB Cloud if…

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

Choose Home Assistant Supervisor if…

  • Enables one-click add-ons
  • Simplifies maintenance
Home Assistant Supervisor details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenHAB Cloud or Home Assistant Supervisor better?

Home Assistant Supervisor 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 Supervisor free and open-source?

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

Can I run OpenHAB Cloud and Home Assistant Supervisor with Docker?

OpenHAB Cloud: yes. Home Assistant Supervisor: yes.

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