Google Home
8.1#1 in smart home appsFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGoogle Home vs ioBroker
What both publish
| Fact | Google Home | ioBroker |
|---|---|---|
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Energy monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Intended users | Google Home is designed for people managing compatible smart home devices, including cameras, doorbells, speakers, displays, thermostats, lights, locks, and appliances. | The site describes ioBroker as beginner-friendly through graphical tools and Blockly, while also supporting advanced scripting and custom logic. |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Matter support | Google Home supports Matter devices, allowing compatible products from different ecosystems to work together through a Matter hub. | Yes |
Google Home plans
- Free Google Home appFree
- Google Home Premium Standard$10 a month
- Google Home Premium Advanced$20 a month
ioBroker plans
- ioBroker platformFree
Pick Google Home if…
Google Home suits people managing compatible devices such as cameras, doorbells, speakers, thermostats, lights, locks, and appliances. Away-from-home control of Matter devices requires a Matter hub.
Pick ioBroker if…
ioBroker suits people who want to bring different home devices and services into one system. Graphical tools and Blockly suit beginners, while scripting options support users who want custom logic.