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OpenHAB Cloud vs Gladys 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 GL Gladys Assistant Privacy-first home automation platform for everyone
FeatureOpenHAB CloudGladys Assistant
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseEPL-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 306★ 3,098
First released20142017
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings, Google Home

Why pick each one

Choose OpenHAB Cloud if…

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

Choose Gladys Assistant if…

  • Strong privacy focus
  • Beginner-friendly
Gladys Assistant details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenHAB Cloud or Gladys Assistant better?

Gladys Assistant 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 Gladys Assistant free and open-source?

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

Can I run OpenHAB Cloud and Gladys Assistant with Docker?

OpenHAB Cloud: yes. Gladys Assistant: yes.

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