Homey
8.0#3 in smart home appsFrom $2.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitHomey vs WebThings Gateway
WebThings Gateway
6.6#20 in home automationFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Homey | WebThings Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Local control | Yes | Yes |
| Zigbee support | Yes | Yes |
| Z-Wave support | Yes | Yes |
Homey plans
- Homey Cloud FreeFree
- Homey Cloud Premium$2.99 a month
- Homey Pro$449, paid once
- Homey Pro mini$249, paid once
- Homey Bridge$69, paid once
WebThings Gateway plans
- WebThings GatewayFree
Pick Homey if…
Homey suits people who want to control smart-home devices and create automations across supported brands and protocols. Its free cloud option fits households with up to five devices, while larger setups can consider the paid cloud plan or a one-time Pro 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.