HomeSeer HS4 vs WebThings Gateway
HomeSeer HS4
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| Figure | HomeSeer HS4 | WebThings Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.33/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Home Automation | 8.8 (#4) | 7.7 (#22) |
| Spec score · Home automation platforms | 8.9 (#5) | 7.7 (#20) |
| Automation | HS4 processes automations locally and continues controlling the home during internet outages or a MyHS web service outage. | Its rules engine lets users create “if this then that” automations with a drag and drop interface. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | The product page lists free integrations including Z-Wave, Zigbee, Philips Hue, Harmony Hub, Ecobee, Tuya, Wemo, Rachio, LIFX and Chromecast. | Adapter add-ons add compatibility with devices and protocols, and the add-ons system also supports notification and interface extensions. |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | HS4 is smart home automation software for building a Windows or Linux controller to remotely and automatically control home devices. | WebThings Gateway is software for smart home hubs that lets users monitor and control their home over the web. |
| Support | HomeSeer offers product documentation, contact support, user forums and developer help for creating plugins. | The project directs users to its forum, Matrix channel, or GitHub issues for support. |
| Zigbee support | Yes | Yes |
| Z-Wave support | Yes | Yes |
Plans
HomeSeer HS4
- HS4 Smart Home Software$149.95 a month
- MyHS LiteFree
- MyHS Plus$39.95 a year
- MyHS PRO$59.95 a year
- MyHS Business$99.95 a year
- HS4 Smart Home Software$149.95, paid once
In their own words
HomeSeer HS4
HomeSeer HS4 is smart home automation software for building a Windows or Linux controller that manages devices remotely and runs automations locally. HomeSeer says local processing lets home control continue through internet or MyHS web service outages, and that sensitive information is stored at home rather than in the cloud. HS4 supports Matter, Zigbee, and Z-Wave. Its product page lists free integrations such as Philips Hue, Harmony Hub, Ecobee, Tuya, Wemo, Rachio, LIFX, and Chromecast. The responsive web interface includes live camera viewing, camera recording, automatic local backup, and device categories; alerts can be spoken or sent by customizable email and text. The software is downloadable for Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi, though HomeSeer says only Ubuntu Linux and Raspberry Pi have been tested. The software license is listed at $149.95 a month. MyHS Lite is free for one system and one user with remote access; Alexa, Google smart speaker, and IFTTT support require a MyHS subscription. HomeSeer offers a 30-day trial and a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee.
WebThings Gateway
WebThings Gateway has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.