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openHABGoogle Home
Free

Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.

 Freemium

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

Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, Self-hosted Android, iOS, Web
  • Rules can respond to schedules, sensor changes and events
  • Bindings connect supported devices and services
  • Controls thousands of devices from Google and partner brands
  • Matter support
  • Device support depends on the available bindings and sometimes on a vendor cloud.
  • Most advanced features require a paid Premium subscription
  • Built around Google's cloud services and ecosystem
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Closed source
License: EPL-2.0 License not stated
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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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