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SmartThings vs Homey: catalog facts
SmartThingsHomey
Free

The app is free; compatible devices are bought separately.

Freemium

Homey Cloud can be started for free; hubs, add-ons and subscriptions are paid.

Android, iOS Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Works with hundreds of device brands
  • Controls and automates devices from one app
  • Supports more than 70,000 devices from thousands of brands
  • Simple Flow rules and visual Advanced Flow automations
  • Closed source and tied to Samsung's ecosystem
  • Only useful with compatible smart home devices
  • Fully local operation needs a Homey hub or the self-hosted server
  • Some features and hardware are paid
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated 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 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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