Home automation platforms
Alternatives to IKEA Home smart
The tools Specifiction weighs against IKEA Home smart, from its list of home automation platforms, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.
- 01 Google Home
It suits people managing compatible smart-home devices such as cameras, doorbells, speakers, thermostats, lights, locks, and appliances.
From $10/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API9.4 Visit Specs - 02 Homey
Homey suits people who want to control compatible smart-home devices and create automations across local and cloud options.
From $2.99/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android9.2 Visit Specs - 03 eWeLink
eWeLink suits people managing smart-home devices across supported protocols and platforms, including users who want local control or a self-hosted Matter bridge.
From $0.82/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS9.1 Visit Specs - 04 openHAB
openHAB suits people who want home automation running on their own hardware, including those who prefer local operation without a required cloud service.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux9.0 Visit Specs - 05 HomeSeer HS4
HS4 suits DIY hub builders, from hobbyists creating a first system to developers building complex automation workflows.
From $3.33/mo Free plan Web · Windows · Linux · iOS8.9 Visit Specs - 06 ioBroker
It suits home-automation users who want local control and can choose adapters for their devices and services.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.8 Visit Specs - 07 Aqara Home
It suits people who want to add and control Aqara devices from Android or iOS, with automation, scenes, and integrations.
Free plan iOS · Android8.5 Visit Specs - 08 Tuya Smart
Tuya’s free app suits people seeking a basic smart home hub or who have not completed branded app development.
Free plan iOS · Android · API8.5 Visit Specs - 09 Loxone
Loxone suits homeowners and professionals such as system integrators, facility managers, and installers managing building automation.
From $5.83/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS8.5 Visit Specs - 10 Hubitat Elevation
It suits households or users who want local automation, local data storage, and operation during internet disruptions.
iOS · Android8.4 Visit Specs - 11 Apple Home
Apple Home suits people who want to manage compatible smart home accessories from Apple devices.
Free plan macOS · iOS8.2 Visit Specs - 12 SwitchBot
SwitchBot suits people managing supported smart home devices through schedules, geofences, scenes or voice control.
From $2.92/mo Free trial iOS · Android8.2 Visit Specs - 13 Xiaomi Home
Xiaomi Home suits people managing compatible intelligent devices from Android or iOS phones, tablets, or Xiaomi TVs.
Free plan iOS · Android8.2 Visit Specs - 14 Bosch Smart Home
It suits households wanting app, voice, and automated control across Bosch and partner devices.
From €4.17/mo macOS · iOS · Android8.1 Visit Specs - 15 Jeedom
It suits individuals and professionals who want locally managed, multi-protocol home automation.
Free plan Web · Linux · iOS · Android8.1 Visit Specs - 16 FHEM
FHEM suits people able to operate a continuously available Perl server and attach compatible household hardware.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.0 Visit Specs - 17 Amazon Alexa Free plan Web · iOS · Android7.9 Visit Specs
- 18 Josh.ai Web · iOS · Android7.7 Visit Specs
- 19 WebThings Gateway Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux7.7 Visit Specs
- 20 URC Total Control iOS · Android7.6 Visit Specs
- 21 Control4 Windows · macOS · iOS · Android7.5 Visit Specs
- 22 Savant iOS · Android7.3 Visit Specs
- 23 Calaos Web · Linux · iOS · Android7.3 Visit Specs
- 24 HomeGenie Windows · macOS · Linux · Android7.3 Visit Specs
IKEA Home smart, head to head
- IKEA Home smart vs Google Home
- IKEA Home smart vs Homey
- IKEA Home smart vs eWeLink
- IKEA Home smart vs openHAB
- IKEA Home smart vs HomeSeer HS4
- IKEA Home smart vs ioBroker
- IKEA Home smart vs Aqara Home
- IKEA Home smart vs Tuya Smart
- IKEA Home smart vs Loxone
- IKEA Home smart vs Hubitat Elevation
- IKEA Home smart vs Apple Home
- IKEA Home smart vs SwitchBot