openHAB 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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openHAB
Vendor-neutral open-source home automation
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Gladys Assistant
Privacy-first home automation platform for everyone
| Feature | openHAB | Gladys Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | EPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,134 | ★ 3,098 |
| First released | 2010 | 2017 |
| Replaces | SmartThings, Google Home | SmartThings, Google Home |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is openHAB or Gladys Assistant better?
Gladys Assistant is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider openHAB if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are openHAB and Gladys Assistant free and open-source?
Yes. openHAB is licensed under EPL-2.0 and Gladys Assistant under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run openHAB and Gladys Assistant with Docker?
openHAB: yes. Gladys Assistant: yes.