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SmartThingsopenHAB
Free

The app is free; compatible devices are bought separately.

 Free

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

Android, iOS Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, Self-hosted
  • Works with hundreds of device brands
  • Controls and automates devices from one app
  • Rules can respond to schedules, sensor changes and events
  • Bindings connect supported devices and services
  • Closed source and tied to Samsung's ecosystem
  • Only useful with compatible smart home devices
  • Device support depends on the available bindings and sometimes on a vendor cloud.
Downloadable app Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: EPL-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 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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