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Gladys Assistant 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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GL Gladys Assistant Privacy-first home automation platform for everyone VS SM SmartApp Bridge Self-hosted automation engine for IoT devices
FeatureGladys AssistantSmartApp Bridge
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 3,098★ 2,061
First released20172014
ReplacesSmartThings, Google HomeSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose Gladys Assistant if…

  • Strong privacy focus
  • Beginner-friendly
Gladys Assistant 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 Gladys Assistant or SmartApp Bridge better?

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

Are Gladys Assistant and SmartApp Bridge free and open-source?

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

Can I run Gladys Assistant and SmartApp Bridge with Docker?

Gladys Assistant: yes. SmartApp Bridge: yes.

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