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Google Home vs Gladys Assistant: catalog facts
Google Home	Gladys Assistant
Freemium The app is free; Google Home Premium is a paid subscription for advanced Gemini features.	Free Free and open source.
Android, iOS, Web	Web, Self-hosted
Controls thousands of devices from Google and partner brands Matter support	Runs locally with no mandatory cloud One Docker command to install
Most advanced features require a paid Premium subscription Built around Google's cloud services and ecosystem	Requires a machine running Docker Smaller integration catalogue than the largest home automation platforms
Downloadable app, Web application	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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