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SmartThings vs Gladys Assistant: catalog facts
SmartThings	Gladys Assistant
Free The app is free; compatible devices are bought separately.	Free Free and open source.
Android, iOS	Web, Self-hosted
Works with hundreds of device brands Controls and automates devices from one app	Runs locally with no mandatory cloud One Docker command to install
Closed source and tied to Samsung's ecosystem Only useful with compatible smart home devices	Requires a machine running Docker Smaller integration catalogue than the largest home automation platforms
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Closed 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 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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