Control4 vs openHAB
Control4
control4.comopenHAB
openhab.orgSide by side
| Figure | Control4 | openHAB |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Smart Home Apps | 7.9 (#14) | 8.5 (#10) |
| Spec score · Home Automation | 7.9 (#17) | 8.4 (#11) |
| Spec score · Home automation platforms | 7.5 (#22) | 9.0 (#4) |
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Energy monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Local operation | Control4 systems work locally without a subscription; Control4 Connect adds features such as remote access, Apple integration, and enhanced service and support. | It runs on the user's hardware and does not require a cloud service. |
| Voice assistant support | Yes | Yes |
| Zigbee support | Yes | Yes |
| Z-Wave support | Yes | Yes |
Plans
In their own words
openHAB
openHAB is free, open-source home automation software that runs on the user's hardware and can operate without a cloud service. It supports more than 400 technologies and systems, with over 3,000 supported things available through add-ons. Its automation engine includes rules, time and event triggers, scripts, actions, notifications and voice control. Servers can run on Linux, macOS, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Docker and Synology; access is available through web, iOS, Android and other apps. Integrations include Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit. The project says data stays privately at home and that local devices are contacted directly when possible. The myopenhab.org service is free when used with the openHAB Cloud connector. The project describes itself as vendor-neutral and says it avoids lock-in. For Raspberry Pi, openHABian provides an image with preconfigured settings and software. The project has no company behind it; the openHAB Foundation, a registered non-profit organisation, supports openHAB and its development. The community shares examples and tutorials and provides help.