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Google Home vs openHAB: catalog facts
Google Home	openHAB
Freemium The app is free; Google Home Premium is a paid subscription for advanced Gemini features.	Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.
Android, iOS, Web	Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, Self-hosted
Controls thousands of devices from Google and partner brands Matter support	Rules can respond to schedules, sensor changes and events Bindings connect supported devices and services
Most advanced features require a paid Premium subscription Built around Google's cloud services and ecosystem	Device support depends on the available bindings and sometimes on a vendor cloud.
Downloadable app, Web application	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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