Google Home
8.1#1 in smart home appsFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGoogle Home vs openHAB
What both publish
| Fact | Google Home | openHAB |
|---|---|---|
| Camera integration | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud integrations | The developer platform supports Matter, cloud-to-cloud integrations and the Smart Home API for cloud-connected devices. | Integrations include Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and more. |
| Energy monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| 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
openHAB plans
- myopenhab.orgFree
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 openHAB if…
openHAB suits people who want to run home automation on their own hardware and keep operation independent of a cloud service. It may also suit users seeking broad technology support and a vendor-neutral system.