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Google HomeHome Assistant
Freemium

The app is free; Google Home Premium is a paid subscription for advanced Gemini features.

 Freemium

The software is free and open source. Home Assistant Cloud (Nabu Casa) is an optional paid…

Android, iOS, Web Self-hosted, Android, iOS, Web
  • Controls thousands of devices from Google and partner brands
  • Matter support
  • Local control, so many devices keep working with the internet down
  • Integrations for thousands of device types across competing brands
  • Most advanced features require a paid Premium subscription
  • Built around Google's cloud services and ecosystem
  • It is a server you have to install, update and back up yourself
  • Integration quality varies; some depend on undocumented vendor APIs
Downloadable app, Web application Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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