# Apple Home vs Home Assistant

Source: https://listme.name/compare/apple-home-vs-home-assistant
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/home-automation-platforms

| | Apple Home | Home Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86.5 | 95.0 |
| Rank | #6 | #1 |
| Price | Free | Free and open source |
| Best for | Smart home control for Apple households | Local, open-source automation for tinkerers |
| Where automations run | Apple devices, with a home hub for automations | Your own hardware, works offline |
| Hub hardware | HomePod, HomePod mini or Apple TV | Home Assistant Green, or your own Pi or PC |
| Matter support | Yes, Matter accessories supported | Yes, documented Matter integration |

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. 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.