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OpenHAB Cloud vs SmartApp Bridge

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 SM SmartApp Bridge Self-hosted automation engine for IoT devices
FeatureOpenHAB CloudSmartApp Bridge
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseEPL-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptJava
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 306★ 2,061
First released20142014
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose OpenHAB Cloud if…

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

Choose SmartApp Bridge if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (2.1k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Java
SmartApp Bridge details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenHAB Cloud or SmartApp Bridge better?

SmartApp Bridge 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 SmartApp Bridge free and open-source?

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

Can I run OpenHAB Cloud and SmartApp Bridge with Docker?

OpenHAB Cloud: yes. SmartApp Bridge: yes.

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