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ioBroker 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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IO ioBroker Integration platform for the Internet of Things VS GL Gladys Assistant Privacy-first home automation platform for everyone
FeatureioBrokerGladys Assistant
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageShellJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 1,373★ 3,098
First released20142017
ReplacesSmartThings, HubitatSmartThings, Google Home

Why pick each one

Choose ioBroker if…

  • Extremely flexible
  • Huge adapter ecosystem
ioBroker details

Choose Gladys Assistant if…

  • Strong privacy focus
  • Beginner-friendly
Gladys Assistant details

Frequently asked questions

Is ioBroker or Gladys Assistant better?

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

Are ioBroker and Gladys Assistant free and open-source?

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

Can I run ioBroker and Gladys Assistant with Docker?

ioBroker: yes. Gladys Assistant: yes.

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