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Home Assistant Supervisor 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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HO Home Assistant Supervisor Manages the Home Assistant add-on ecosystem VS GL Gladys Assistant Privacy-first home automation platform for everyone
FeatureHome Assistant SupervisorGladys Assistant
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguagePythonJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 2,200★ 3,098
First released20172017
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings, Google Home

Why pick each one

Choose Home Assistant Supervisor if…

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

Choose Gladys Assistant if…

  • Strong privacy focus
  • Beginner-friendly
Gladys Assistant details

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Assistant Supervisor or Gladys Assistant better?

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

Are Home Assistant Supervisor and Gladys Assistant free and open-source?

Yes. Home Assistant Supervisor 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 Home Assistant Supervisor and Gladys Assistant with Docker?

Home Assistant Supervisor: yes. Gladys Assistant: yes.

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