Home automation platforms
Alternatives to WebThings Gateway
The tools Specifiction weighs against WebThings Gateway, 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 IKEA Home smart
It suits people using IKEA smart products who want app, voice, sensor and routine controls.
Free plan iOS · Android7.9 Visit Specs - 18 Amazon Alexa Free plan Web · iOS · Android7.9 Visit Specs
- 19 Josh.ai Web · iOS · Android7.7 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
WebThings Gateway, head to head
- WebThings Gateway vs Google Home
- WebThings Gateway vs Homey
- WebThings Gateway vs eWeLink
- WebThings Gateway vs openHAB
- WebThings Gateway vs HomeSeer HS4
- WebThings Gateway vs ioBroker
- WebThings Gateway vs Aqara Home
- WebThings Gateway vs Tuya Smart
- WebThings Gateway vs Loxone
- WebThings Gateway vs Hubitat Elevation
- WebThings Gateway vs Apple Home
- WebThings Gateway vs SwitchBot