Hubitat Elevation vs ioBroker
Hubitat Elevation
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| Figure | Hubitat Elevation | ioBroker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Smart Home Apps | 8.3 (#12) | 8.6 (#7) |
| Spec score · Home automation platforms | 8.4 (#10) | 8.8 (#6) |
| Spec score · Home Automation & Smart Home Software | 8.1 (#10) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Spec score · Home Automation | 8.2 (#14) | 8.4 (#9) |
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Energy monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2016 | 2013 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Matter support | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Access | Users can access devices remotely through the Hubitat mobile app. | Free ioBroker.net remote access is limited to browser visualization without editing and has limits on data volume and functionality. |
| Voice assistant support | Yes | Yes |
| Zigbee support | Yes | Yes |
| Z-Wave support | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Hubitat Elevation
- Hubitat Elevation Model C-8 Pro North America Version$184.95, paid once
In their own words
Hubitat Elevation
Hubitat Elevation is a paid home automation hub centered on local control. The C-8 Pro North America Version costs $184.95, paid once, and ongoing use does not require subscriptions. Automations and functions run on the hub, while device data is stored locally. Lights, locks, thermostats, and security rules continue working during internet disruptions. The hub supports Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, LAN connections, Ring integrations, cameras, and energy monitoring. It works with more than 1,000 devices across more than 100 brands. A free iOS and Android app provides remote device access; optional subscription remote administration is also listed. Voice integrations include Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. Dashboards can be customized by room and user. The Groovy development environment allows custom apps or drivers. Hubitat is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and was founded in 2016.
ioBroker
ioBroker brings devices and services from different makers into one local system for monitoring, control, and home automation. It runs on a home network and stores values, history, and rules on the user's computer, without requiring cloud storage for its own operation. Users install adapters for the devices, protocols, and online services they need; more than 800 are available. Integration examples include Zigbee, Z-Wave, KNX, Modbus, MQTT, manufacturer clouds, and voice assistants. Automations can use graphical rules, Blockly, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node-RED. The platform supports local control, cameras, energy monitoring, and Matter, and is available for Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API, and self-hosted use. Its open-source platform and basic functions are free. Free ioBroker.net remote access is limited to browser visualization without editing and has data-volume and functionality limits. The free vis-2 license requires an internet connection each time ioBroker restarts. Without a license, the Matter bridge can expose up to five devices to Apple Home, Google Home, or Alexa.