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openHAB
What it is
openHAB is free, open-source home automation software that runs on a 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, with access 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 local devices are contacted directly when possible. The myopenhab.org cloud 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 offers an image with preconfigured settings and software. The openHAB Foundation, a registered nonprofit, supports the project and its development; community members share examples and tutorials and help other users.
For and against
For
- Can operate without a cloud service.
- Supports over 400 technologies and systems.
- Automation includes triggers, scripts, and notifications.
- Runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, and Raspberry Pi.
- Free cloud service available with its connector.
Against
- More than 3,000 supported things are available through add-ons.
- Local devices are contacted directly only when possible.
- No trial or refund policy is stated.
The verdict
openHAB combines local home automation with a broad set of integrations and automation tools. It can also use a free cloud service, but users should note that thousands of supported things are accessed through add-ons.
Who it suits
openHAB suits people who want to automate a home from their own hardware and connect devices across different technologies. It may also fit Raspberry Pi users seeking a preconfigured setup image.
Plans and prices
myopenhab.org
Read 27 Sep 2026 · openhab.org
On the record
- Automation engine
- The engine supports rules, time and event triggers, scripts, actions, notifications, and voice control.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Camera integration
- Yesopenhab.org · read 24 Sep 2026
- Client apps
- Access is available through web, iOS, Android, and other apps.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Cloud integrations
- Integrations include Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and more.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Community size
- The page lists 23000+ discussions, 240000+ posts, and 22000+ members.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Community support
- The community provides daily examples and tutorials and helps users.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Private data
- The page says data stays privately at home and local devices are contacted directly when possible.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Energy monitoring
- Yesopenhab.org · read 24 Sep 2026
- Foundation support
- The openHAB Foundation, a registered non-profit organisation, supports openHAB and its development.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Free cloud service
- The myopenhab.org service is free when used with the openHAB Cloud connector.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Local control
- Yesopenhab.org · read 24 Sep 2026
- Local operation
- It runs on the user's hardware and does not require a cloud service.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Matter support
- Yesopenhab.org · read 24 Sep 2026
- Open-source stack
- openHAB is developed in Java and built on Apache Karaf, an OSGi runtime.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Open-source software
- openHAB is open-source software and the page lists no paid price.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Server platforms
- Servers can run on Linux, macOS, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Docker, and Synology.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Raspberry Pi image
- The openHABian image provides a hassle-free setup with pre-configured settings and software.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Sharing and admin
- The page does not state team-sharing or administrator features.openhab.org · read 27 Sep 2026