Google Home
8.1#1 in smart home appsFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGoogle Home vs WebThings Gateway
WebThings Gateway
6.6#20 in home automationFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Google Home | WebThings Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
Google Home plans
- Free Google Home appFree
- Google Home Premium Standard$10 a month
- Google Home Premium Advanced$20 a month
WebThings Gateway plans
- WebThings GatewayFree
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 WebThings Gateway if…
WebThings Gateway suits users who want local, self-hosted smart home control with Zigbee, Z-Wave and customizable add-ons. It also fits people comfortable with Docker or other installation methods.