Head-to-head · Home Automation
Homey vs Apple Home
Homey leads on 0 checks, Apple Home 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 scoreHomey · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresHomey · 7 of 7
Homey scores higher on our rubric for home automation: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Homey is the better fit for users seeking advanced flows and flexible hub options. Apple Home is the better fit for apple households using HomeKit and Matter accessories.
- Homey fits best
Users seeking advanced flows and flexible hub options
- Apple Home fits best
Apple households using HomeKit and Matter accessories
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Side by side
| Feature | Homey 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Apple Home 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Home Automation | #5 in Home Automation |
| Best for | Users seeking advanced flows and flexible hub options | Apple households using HomeKit and Matter accessories |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $2.99/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, macOS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Homey 7/7 · Apple Home 5/7 | ||
| Local control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Matter support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zigbee support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Z-Wave support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Voice assistant support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Camera integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Energy monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Apple Home gives people using Apple devices one place to add, organize, control, and automate compatible smart home accessories. It supports HomeKit and Matter devices, with rooms and categories for organizing accessories and scenes for… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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.
Apple Home — where it wins
- Controls HomeKit and Matter accessories with scenes, rooms, and automations
- Siri control, compatible camera feeds, and energy information are included
- A HomePod or Apple TV home hub enables remote access and away-from-home automations
Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS and macOS, limiting platform fit
- Remote access and away-from-home automations require a HomePod or Apple TV hub
- Energy usage and rates are limited to participating U.S. providers
- Homey9.1/10 · Free plan
Flexible cloud and hub options pair smart-home control with advanced automations.
Visit HomeyFull verdict → - Apple Home8.8/10 · Free plan
A free HomeKit and Matter controller for Apple households, with remote access requiring a home hub.
Visit Apple HomeFull verdict →
Homey vs Apple Home: questions
Which is better for home automation, Homey or Apple Home?
Homey scores higher on our rubric for home automation: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
How do Homey and Apple Home compare?
All 8 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Homey and Apple Home have a free plan?
Homey: Yes. Apple Home: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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