Head-to-head · Home Automation
Google Home vs Homey
Google Home leads on 0 checks, Homey on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGoogle Home · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresHomey · 7 of 7
Google Home scores higher on our rubric for home automation: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
Google Home is the better fit for google households wanting broad, simple smart-home control. Homey is the better fit for users seeking advanced flows and flexible hub options.
- Google Home fits best
Google households wanting broad, simple smart-home control
- Homey fits best
Users seeking advanced flows and flexible hub options
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Side by side
| Feature | Google Home 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Homey 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Home Automation | #2 in Home Automation |
| Best for | Google households wanting broad, simple smart-home control | Users seeking advanced flows and flexible hub options |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $2.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs, Community | Docs, Community, Tickets |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Google Home 5/7 · Homey 7/7 | ||
| Local control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Matter support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zigbee support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Z-Wave support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Voice assistant support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Camera integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Energy monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Google Home brings compatible smart-home devices together for setup, organization, control and automation. It is aimed at households that want to manage devices by room or household, create routines, and use Google Assistant voice control.… Read the review → |
Homey brings smart-home device control, organization, monitoring, and automation into mobile and web apps. Its cloud option works without a hub, while Homey Pro and Homey Pro mini are hubs for users who want local automation. The platform… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Google Home — where it wins
- Organizes compatible devices by room and household
- Supports routines, automations, Matter and Google Assistant voice control
- Includes Nest camera viewing and energy features for supported devices
Where it doesn't
- Device compatibility affects which products can be set up and controlled
- Capabilities vary by country, device model and supported integrations
- Matter and local-control behavior depends on device and hub availability
Homey — where it wins
- Homey Cloud Free works without a hub for up to 5 devices.
- Flow and Advanced Flow support flexible device automations.
- Pro hubs run automations locally and support Matter.
Where it doesn't
- Cloud Premium costs $2.99 per month after the free allowance.
- Homey Pro and Pro mini cost $449 and $249 upfront.
- Local processing requires a Pro hub rather than the cloud option.
- Google Home9.2/10 · Free plan
Free smart-home control with device organization, routines, Matter and Nest viewing.
Visit Google HomeFull verdict → - Homey9.1/10 · Free plan
Flexible cloud and hub options pair smart-home control with advanced automations.
Visit HomeyFull verdict →
Google Home vs Homey: questions
Which is better for home automation, Google Home or Homey?
Google Home scores higher on our rubric for home automation: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
How do Google Home and Homey compare?
All 8 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Google Home and Homey have a free plan?
Google Home: Yes. Homey: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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