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Best Home Automation & Smart Home Software 2026
Connected-home software gives you ways to manage home automation and smart-home systems. Use this list to compare pricing models, platform support, open-source code and trial access.
The list is ordered by newest releases first, using figures makers publish. Nothing is scored.
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OpenRemote
OpenRemote suits professional integrators and organizations such as manufacturers, system integrators, and governments that need to manage connected assets and automate…
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.1 Visit
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Google Home
Google Home suits people managing compatible smart home devices such as cameras, doorbells, speakers, displays, thermostats, lights, locks, and appliances.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
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Amazon Alexa
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.9 Visit
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Homey
Homey suits people managing compatible smart-home devices and creating automations.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.7 Visit
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FHEM
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record5.6 Visit FHEM suits people able to operate a continuously available Perl server and connect compatible household hardware.
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openHAB
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Free plan Record5.3 Visit openHAB suits people who want to automate a home from their own hardware and connect devices across different technologies.
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Jeedom
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record5.2 Visit Jeedom suits individuals and professionals wanting open-source, locally managed home automation.
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ioBroker
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.0 Visit ioBroker suits users who want to connect and automate devices across manufacturers, from beginners using graphical tools and Blockly to advanced users writing scripts or…
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Apple Home
iPhone & iPadMac Free plan Record4.7 Visit It suits people with Apple devices who want to manage compatible smart home accessories, cameras, and automations in one app.
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Hubitat Elevation
AndroidiPhone & iPad $184.95 one-time Record4.3 Visit Hubitat Elevation suits people who want locally run home automations and local device data storage, including when internet access is disrupted.
Before you choose
Check platform support
Match the software with the devices you use. The listed platforms include Android, iOS, web, Linux, self-hosted systems and macOS, while Homebridge also lists Windows.
Compare ways to pay
Free plans appear among free and freemium entries, including Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home and Home Assistant Assist.
Read the pricing note before choosing. Homey shows a free plan with paid access starting at $2.99 per month, while HomeSeer HS4 shows pricing from $149.95.
Look for a trial
Some entries provide free trial access for evaluating a paid option. HomeSeer HS4 shows a 30-day trial.
Review the code licence
Open-source code is available for some entries. When you plan to inspect or modify code, review the project's licence and supported platform.
Questions
Can home automation tools have free plans?
Yes. Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home and Home Assistant Assist are examples of free and freemium entries with free plans.
What platforms are supported by these tools?
The list includes Android, iOS, web, Linux, self-hosted systems and macOS, and Homebridge also lists Windows.
Can I try any of these tools for free?
Yes. Trial access appears for some entries; HomeSeer HS4 lists a 30-day trial.
Does the list include open-source choices?
Yes. Some entries provide open-source code. Check the project's licence before reading or changing it.
Are paid plans represented?
Yes. The list includes free, freemium and paid models. Homey shows paid access from $2.99 per month, and HomeSeer HS4 shows pricing from $149.95.
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