Google Home vs HomeGenie
Google Home
home.google.comHomeGenie
homegenie.itSide by side
| Figure | Google Home | HomeGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 0 |
| Spec score · Home automation platforms | 9.4 (#1) | 7.3 (#25) |
| Spec score · Home Automation & Smart Home Software | 9.1 (#1) | 7.7 (#13) |
| Spec score · Home Automation | 9.1 (#2) | 7.8 (#19) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Google Home brings compatible smart devices together in one app to set them up, control them, and automate the home. | HomeGenie describes itself as an open-source ecosystem for controlling smart homes and connected devices, built around local-first software and hardware. |
| Support | The Google Play listing provides app support by email at [email protected]. | The About page links to a Q&A discussion forum and says user and developer involvement is welcome. |
Plans
Google Home
- Free Google Home appFree
- Google Home Premium Standard$10 a month
- Google Home Premium Standard$10 a month
- Google Home Premium Advanced$20 a month
- Google Home Premium Advanced$20 a month
In their own words
Google Home
Google Home brings compatible smart devices into one app for setup, control, and home automation. The dashboard can pin favorite devices and show camera feeds, alerts, and activity from connected first- and third-party products. Compatibility includes Google and Nest devices, Matter devices, and thousands of partner products carrying the Works with Google Home badge. Automations can come from suggestions, be drafted with Gemini from text, or be built in an editor with starters, conditions, and actions. Gemini for Home supports natural spoken requests, including multiple requests in one go. On the web, users can monitor cameras and doorbells, adjust devices, run automations, and create them with a script editor. The app is available on Android and iOS, and the service has a free plan. A Matter hub is needed to manage Matter devices while away from home. Many features also require the app, Wi-Fi, and internet access; availability can vary by country and language. Premium Standard is $10/month or $100/year, and Premium Advanced is $20/month or $200/year.