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AppDaemon 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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AP AppDaemon Python apps and automation framework for Home Assistant VS GL Gladys Assistant Privacy-first home automation platform for everyone
FeatureAppDaemonGladys Assistant
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguagePythonJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 962★ 3,098
First released20162017
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings, Google Home

Why pick each one

Choose AppDaemon if…

  • Powerful programmatic automations
  • Full Python flexibility
AppDaemon details

Choose Gladys Assistant if…

  • Strong privacy focus
  • Beginner-friendly
Gladys Assistant details

Frequently asked questions

Is AppDaemon or Gladys Assistant better?

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

Are AppDaemon and Gladys Assistant free and open-source?

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

Can I run AppDaemon and Gladys Assistant with Docker?

AppDaemon: yes. Gladys Assistant: yes.

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