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openHAB vs WebThings Gateway: catalog facts
openHABWebThings Gateway
Free

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

Free

Free and open source under MPL-2.0.

Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, Self-hosted Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • Rules can respond to schedules, sensor changes and events
  • Bindings connect supported devices and services
  • Private, self-hosted smart home control
  • Drag-and-drop rules engine
  • Device support depends on the available bindings and sometimes on a vendor cloud.
  • Raspberry Pi image is deprecated
  • Snap package is still experimental
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: EPL-2.0 License: MPL-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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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