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Home Assistant

Open-source home automation that puts local control first

Home Assistant runs on your own hardware to automate and control thousands of smart home devices locally.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Self-hosted, iOS, Android, Web

Categories: Home Lab

Home Assistant compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Home Assistant	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, iOS, Android, Web
openHAB	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Linux, Windows, Mac
AdGuard Home	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Linux, Mac, Windows
Homebridge	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Linux, Mac, Windows
Frigate	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted
Jellyfin	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Web, Android, iOS
Proxmox VE	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Linux

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Questions

Is Home Assistant free?

Home Assistant is free to start, with paid plans.

Is Home Assistant open source?

Yes, Home Assistant is open source.

Can Home Assistant be self-hosted?

Yes, you can run Home Assistant on your own server.

What platforms does Home Assistant run on?

Home Assistant is available for Self-hosted, iOS, Android, Web.

What are some alternatives to Home Assistant?

Similar indie products include openHAB, AdGuard Home, Homebridge, Frigate and 3 more.

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