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