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Gladys Assistant vs ioBroker
Both stand on home automation & smart home software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Visit Gladys Assistant Free plan APILinuxMac+3
ioBroker offers a free local hub with a broad adapter selection and several ways to build automations. Consider its remote-access and vis-2 requirements, along with the five-device Matter bridge limit without a license.
Visit ioBrokerThe facts
| Gladys Assistant | ioBroker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Gladys Plus: $7.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Gladys Project | Not published |
| Website | gladysassistant.com | iobroker.com |
| On home automation & smart home software | #13 of 18 | #9 of 18 |
Gladys Assistant: what it does well
ioBroker: what it does well
- Runs locally and stores values, history, and rules on the computer.
- More than 800 adapters are available.
- Automation options include Blockly, JavaScript, and Node-RED.
- Basic platform and functions are free.
What to know first
- Free remote access does not allow editing.
- Free remote access has data-volume and functionality limits.
- Free vis-2 needs internet access at every restart.
- Unlicensed Matter bridge exposes up to five devices.
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