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Best Home Automation Platforms in 2026

Home automation platforms vary in the devices they connect and the ways they let you manage them. Compare Matter support, Zigbee support, and Z-Wave support with camera integration and voice assistant support to check compatibility with your setup. Local control and energy monitoring offer additional points to weigh. Available free plans and paid-from pricing can help clarify cost. Google Home, Homey, and ioBroker are among the options, alongside Apple Home and eWeLink. Consider which listed connections and controls matter for the devices and routines you want to manage.

25 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Google Home

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Google Home combines device control, camera activity, and automation in its mobile app and web controls.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
2

openHAB

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

openHAB combines local operation with broad technology support and a configurable automation engine. It is a fit for people prepared to run the software on their own hardware.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
3

ioBroker

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

ioBroker offers a free local hub with a broad adapter selection and several ways to build automations.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
4

Homey

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Homey offers cloud and one-time-purchase hub options, with support for multiple smart-home standards and automation tools.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo Visit site
5

HomeSeer HS4

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

HS4 centers on local home automation, with device integrations, camera tools, and alerts. Consider the listed license cost and MyHS subscription requirement for selected voice and IFTTT integrations.

7.5 From $149.95 · 30-day trial Visit site
6

Apple Home

Free plan iPhoneMac

Apple Home brings accessory controls, camera viewing, guest permissions, and automations into one app. Its device requirements and need for a home hub for remote access are worth noting.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
7

Tuya Smart
by Tuya Smart
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone

Tuya combines a free mobile control app with a broader smart home solution and developer capabilities.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
8

eWeLink

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

eWeLink combines remote device control, automation, voice support, and local control. Compare the listed plan features and the Camera Plan's storage limits with your needs.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $9.90/yr Visit site
9

Aqara Home

Free plan AndroidiPhone

Aqara Home provides device control, automations, scenes, and integrations through a free Android and iOS app. Check compatibility and hub requirements for specific devices and functions.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
10

Bosch Smart Home

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac

Bosch Smart Home combines app-based control, automation, and a broad set of listed integrations, with data stored locally on its controller.

7.2 Free plan · paid from €4.99/mo Visit site
11

Loxone
by Loxone
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Consider Loxone if you want building automation centered on a Miniserver, with local operation, a free control app, and support for multiple interfaces.

7.2 From €393.62 Visit site
12

SwitchBot

Free plan AndroidiPhone

Choose SwitchBot if you want a smart home app with scheduled, location-based, or device-triggered automation and scene controls.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
13

Xiaomi Home
by Xiaomi Home
Free plan AndroidiPhone

Xiaomi Home brings device management, sharing, and automation together in a free mobile app. Check regional device availability and note that direct desktop use is not supported.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
14

IKEA Home smart

Free plan AndroidiPhone

IKEA Home smart offers app controls and routines for a range of IKEA smart products, with voice and Matter compatibility described by IKEA.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
15

Jeedom

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Jeedom offers local home automation with a broad plugin ecosystem, APIs, and mobile apps. Keep the mobile WebApp's editing limits and possible paid plugins or services in mind.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
16

FHEM

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Choose FHEM if you want free local home automation and can provide a continuously available Perl server with compatible hardware.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
17

Amazon Alexa

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Amazon Alexa if you want voice control for compatible home devices, music, and tasks through an app or Alexa-enabled device.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
18

WebThings Gateway

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

WebThings Gateway combines local smart home control with automation, floorplan views and add-ons.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
19

Calaos

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Calaos combines home automation, multiple control interfaces, and a wide listed set of hardware integrations.

6.7 Free plan Visit site
20

HomeGenie

Free plan AndroidAPILinux+3

HomeGenie offers broad local automation, scripting, device connectivity, and open-source components.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
21

Hubitat Elevation
by Hubitat Elevation
Paid AndroidiPhone

Hubitat Elevation centers on local processing, broad device compatibility, and automation that continues through internet disruptions.

5.6 From $184.95 Visit site
22

Josh.ai
by Josh.ai
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Josh.ai combines home-device control, scheduling, and conversational AI, with an included app across Android, iOS, and web.

5.4 Pricing on request · 60-day trial Visit site
23

Control4
by Control4
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Control4 offers a broad home and business automation system with local operation, app control, and professional integration.

5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
24

URC Total Control
by URC Total Control
Paid AndroidiPhone

URC Total Control is a broad, custom-installed platform for residential and commercial automation.

5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
25

Savant
by Savant
Paid AndroidiPhone

Savant combines home controls, entertainment integrations, and energy features in an iOS and Android app. Prospective customers need to request pricing through a personal consultation.

5.0 Pricing on request Visit site

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