Alternatives
Best Google Home alternatives in 2026
Google Home is Google's smart home app for Matter and Nest devices. These 10 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.
Ranked alternatives
- 1
Home Assistant
Is open source; also runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. Free and open source, with local automations, Matter support and more than 1,000 brands through integrations. Setup takes more effort than Apple Home or Alexa, and remote access needs the optional paid Cloud service or your own setup.
Best for Local, open-source automation for tinkerers
Self-hostedLinuxmacOSWindowsWebiOSAndroidFree and open sourceOpen source
- 2
Homey
Homey Pro runs locally with no subscription, and Homey Cloud starts free without a hub. Its support for more than 70,000 devices and its Matter, Thread and Zigbee support are broad, but community apps vary in quality.
Best for Local hub with a free cloud option
iOSAndroidWebSelf-hostedFree plan, paid upgrades
- 3
Hubitat Elevation
Automations run on the hub without cloud delays, with Zigbee, Z-Wave and Matter support. The hub is a hardware purchase, and its software is not open source.
Best for Reliable local hub for Zigbee and Z-Wave
WebiOSAndroidPaid
- 4
openHAB
Is open source; also runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. Vendor-neutral and fully open source, running on Linux, Windows, macOS, Docker or a Pi with no cloud required. Its rules and setup take longer to learn than consumer apps, and its site does not state Matter support.
Best for Vendor-neutral open-source server for tinkerers
Self-hostedLinuxmacOSWindowsWebiOSAndroidFree and open sourceOpen source
- 5
ioBroker
Is open source; also runs on Linux, Windows. More than 800 adapters, rules built by clicking, in Blockly or in TypeScript, and local automations that keep running offline. Matter comes through an adapter, and the community is strongly German-speaking.
Best for Open-source automation with many adapters
Self-hostedLinuxWindowsWebFree and open sourceOpen source
- 6
Apple Home
Also runs on macOS. Built into iPhone, iPad and Mac, with Matter support, camera views and guest access for locks. Automations away from home need an Apple TV or HomePod, and the app only runs on Apple devices.
Best for Smart home control for Apple households
iOS, iPadOSmacOSFree
- 7
Domoticz
Is open source; also runs on Linux, Windows. Free, open source and light enough for a Raspberry Pi Zero, with local automations and support for Z-Wave, Zigbee and more than 150 devices. Its interface looks dated next to newer apps, and Matter is not listed on its site.
Best for Light local server for Z-Wave and Zigbee
Self-hostedLinuxWindowsWebFree and open sourceOpen source
- 8
Samsung SmartThings
A built-in hub on select Samsung TVs supports Matter, Thread and Zigbee, which suits Samsung households. The platform is closed, and compatibility depends on Works with SmartThings or Matter badges.
Best for Samsung households with a TV hub
iOSAndroidFree
- 9
Amazon Alexa
The Alexa app is free, Echo Hub is a built-in hub for Matter and Zigbee devices, and Alexa+ is free with Prime. Control depends on Amazon's cloud and account, so it ranks below the local platforms.
Best for Voice-first control for Echo owners
iOSAndroidWebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 10
Homebridge
Is open source; also runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. Free and open source, it adds HomeKit support to devices that lack it through more than 2,000 community plugins. It is a bridge rather than a hub, so it needs Apple Home or another HomeKit app for control.
Best for Adding HomeKit support to unsupported devices
Self-hostedLinuxmacOSWindowsWebFree and open sourceOpen source
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About Google Home alternatives
- What is the best alternative to Google Home?
- On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Home Assistant, followed by Homey. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
- Is there a free alternative to Google Home?
- Yes. Free options include Home Assistant, Homey, openHAB.
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