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openHAB vs ioBroker: catalog facts
openHABioBroker
Free

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

Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Rules can respond to schedules, sensor changes and events
  • Bindings connect supported devices and services
  • Hundreds of adapters for devices, protocols and online services
  • Covers both smart home and building automation
  • Device support depends on the available bindings and sometimes on a vendor cloud.
  • Configuring many adapters takes time
  • You run and maintain the server yourself
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open 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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