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Apple Home vs Gladys Assistant: catalog facts
Apple Home	Gladys Assistant
Free Included free on Apple devices; a home hub device is needed for full functionality.	Free Free and open source.
macOS, iOS	Web, Self-hosted
Simple accessory pairing by scanning a code Guest access with permissions for locks and alarms	Runs locally with no mandatory cloud One Docker command to install
Only runs on Apple devices Full features need a HomePod or Apple TV as a home hub	Requires a machine running Docker Smaller integration catalogue than the largest home automation platforms
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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