Best Home Automation Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: Google Home is ranked #1 of 25 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Homey and openHAB. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Homey. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Homey at $2.99/mo.
A home automation platform can help you manage connected devices, so begin by checking compatibility with the setup you have or want. Compare camera integration and Matter support, then look at voice assistant, Zigbee and Z-Wave support. Local control and energy monitoring offer other ways to assess how you want to manage your home. Free-plan availability and paid starting prices add cost context. Google Home, Homey and openHAB lead the ranking, followed by Apple Home and Bosch Smart Home. Use the listed criteria and order to compare which connections and controls matter to you.
25 home automation platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Local control | Matter support | Zigbee support | Z-Wave support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Google Home | 9.7 | $10/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | View |
| 2 |  Homey | 9.7 | $2.99/mo | Yes | $2.99/mo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 3 |  openHAB | 9.5 | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 4 |  Apple Home | 9.3 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | View |
| 5 | Bosch Smart Home | 8.7 | €4.17/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 6 |  eWeLink | 8.6 | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 7 |  Hubitat Elevation | 8.5 | — | No | Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 8 |  Xiaomi Home | 8.5 | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 9 |  ioBroker | 7.7 | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 10 |  Aqara Home | 7.3 | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 11 |  SwitchBot | 7.1 | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 | Tuya Smart | 7.1 | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 13 |  IKEA Home smart | 6.7 | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 14 |  HomeSeer HS4 | 6.6 | $149.95/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 15 |  Jeedom | 6.1 | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 16 |  Amazon Alexa | 6.0 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 17 |  FHEM | 5.9 | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | View |
| 18 |  Control4 | 5.8 | — | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 19 |  Calaos | 5.8 | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | View |
| 20 |  WebThings Gateway | 5.7 | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 21 |  Savant | 5.6 | — | No | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 22 |  HomeGenie | 5.6 | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 23 |  Loxone | 5.5 | — | No | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 |  URC Total Control | 5.4 | — | No | — | Yes | — | — | — | View |
| 25 | Josh.ai | 5.0 | — | No | — | — | — | — | — | View |
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which home automation platform is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Google Home is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 9.7. Homey is second and openHAB third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Homey has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.