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Apple Home vs openHAB: catalog facts
Apple Home	openHAB
Free Included free on Apple devices; a home hub device is needed for full functionality.	Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.
macOS, iOS	Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, Self-hosted
Simple accessory pairing by scanning a code Guest access with permissions for locks and alarms	Rules can respond to schedules, sensor changes and events Bindings connect supported devices and services
Only runs on Apple devices Full features need a HomePod or Apple TV as a home hub	Device support depends on the available bindings and sometimes on a vendor cloud.
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: EPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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