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Gladys Assistant vs ioBroker: catalog facts
Gladys Assistant	ioBroker
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Runs locally with no mandatory cloud One Docker command to install	Hundreds of adapters for devices, protocols and online services Covers both smart home and building automation
Requires a machine running Docker Smaller integration catalogue than the largest home automation platforms	Configuring many adapters takes time You run and maintain the server yourself
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open 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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