Head-to-head · Home Automation
Homey vs Aqara Home
Homey leads on 0 checks, Aqara 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 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Homey is the better fit for users seeking advanced flows and flexible hub options. Aqara Home is the better fit for aqara device owners wanting local scenes and automations.
- Homey fits best
Users seeking advanced flows and flexible hub options
- Aqara Home fits best
Aqara device owners wanting local scenes and automations
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Side by side
| Feature | Homey 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Aqara Home 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Home Automation | #8 in Home Automation |
| Best for | Users seeking advanced flows and flexible hub options | Aqara device owners wanting local scenes and automations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $2.99/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Homey 7/7 · Aqara Home 5/7 | ||
| Local control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Matter support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zigbee support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Z-Wave support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Voice assistant support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Camera integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Energy monitoring | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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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 → |
Aqara Home is Aqara’s free mobile companion app for setting up, controlling and automating the company’s smart-home devices. It suits Aqara owners who want to organize devices by room and home, create scenes and schedules, receive security… 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.
Aqara Home — where it wins
- Create scenes, automations and schedules in one mobile app
- Compatible hubs enable local automations and connect Zigbee and Thread devices
- Manage Aqara cameras, notifications and firmware from the app
Where it doesn't
- Its feature set centers on Aqara devices
- Local control and Matter depend on compatible hubs and firmware
- Hardware and feature availability vary by device and region
- Homey9.1/10 · Free plan
Flexible cloud and hub options pair smart-home control with advanced automations.
Visit HomeyFull verdict → - Aqara Home8.5/10 · Free plan
A free companion app for Aqara devices, with scenes, schedules and hub-dependent local automations.
Visit Aqara HomeFull verdict →
Homey vs Aqara Home: questions
Which is better for home automation, Homey or Aqara Home?
Homey scores higher on our rubric for home automation: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
How do Homey and Aqara Home compare?
All 8 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Homey and Aqara Home have a free plan?
Homey: Yes. Aqara Home: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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