openHAB The European alternative to Google Home / Amazon Alexa
Open SourceOpen-source smart home platform from Germany
About openHAB
openHAB is a Java-based open-source platform for centralized control of smart home systems from a wide variety of manufacturers. The openHAB Foundation e.V., based in Hesse, operates the project without commercial interests.
Highlights
- ✓ Over 2,000 integrations for devices from all manufacturers
- ✓ 100% local – no mandatory cloud
- ✓ Matter support from version 4.0
- ✓ Runs on Raspberry Pi, Docker, Windows, Linux and macOS
- ✓ openHAB Cloud (myopenhab.org) available free of charge
Why European?
- → openHAB Foundation e.V. headquartered in Ober-Ramstadt, Hesse (Germany)
- → Non-profit organization without US corporate background
- → Fully local operation – GDPR-compliant through local data storage
- → Manufacturer-independent: no vendor lock-in through US platforms
Pricing
Completely free (open source)
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