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Gladys Assistant vs Google Home: catalog facts
Gladys Assistant	Google Home
Free Free and open source.	Freemium The app is free; Google Home Premium is a paid subscription for advanced Gemini features.
Web, Self-hosted	Android, iOS, Web
Runs locally with no mandatory cloud One Docker command to install	Controls thousands of devices from Google and partner brands Matter support
Requires a machine running Docker Smaller integration catalogue than the largest home automation platforms	Most advanced features require a paid Premium subscription Built around Google's cloud services and ecosystem
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
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 23, 2026

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