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openHABOpenRemote
Free

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

 Free

Free and open source; the company also offers paid services.

Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Rules can respond to schedules, sensor changes and events
  • Bindings connect supported devices and services
  • Several rule engines, from when-then to Groovy scripts
  • MQTT, HTTP/REST and WebSocket connectivity
  • Device support depends on the available bindings and sometimes on a vendor cloud.
  • Broad platform with a learning curve for small home setups
  • Default setup uses a self-signed certificate
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: EPL-2.0 License: AGPL-3.0
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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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