Head-to-head · Home Automation
Homey vs ioBroker
Homey leads on 0 checks, ioBroker 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
Homey scores higher on our rubric for home automation: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Homey is the better fit for users seeking advanced flows and flexible hub options. ioBroker is the better fit for technical users wanting extensible local automation.
- Homey fits best
Users seeking advanced flows and flexible hub options
- ioBroker fits best
Technical users wanting extensible local automation
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Side by side
| Feature | Homey 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | ioBroker 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Home Automation | #4 in Home Automation |
| Best for | Users seeking advanced flows and flexible hub options | Technical users wanting extensible local automation |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $2.99/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Linux, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Docs, Community, Tickets | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 800+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Homey 7/7 · ioBroker 7/7 | ||
| Local control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Matter support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zigbee support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Z-Wave support | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 → |
ioBroker is an open-source home and building automation platform for people who want to bring devices, protocols and online services from different manufacturers into one locally run system. It suits technically confident homeowners and… 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.
ioBroker — where it wins
- Connects devices and services through more than 800 adapters
- Offers graphical rules, Blockly, JavaScript and TypeScript automation
- Runs locally and supports Matter, Zigbee and Z-Wave integrations
Where it doesn't
- Requires users to provide and manage local hardware
- Some optional services and adapters require licenses
- Voice control depends on adapters and the relevant service account
- Homey9.1/10 · Free plan
Flexible cloud and hub options pair smart-home control with advanced automations.
Visit HomeyFull verdict → - ioBroker8.9/10 · Free plan
A locally run automation hub with adapters, visual tools and code-based control.
Visit ioBrokerFull verdict →
Homey vs ioBroker: questions
Which is better for home automation, Homey or ioBroker?
Homey scores higher on our rubric for home automation: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
How do Homey and ioBroker compare?
All 8 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Homey and ioBroker have a free plan?
Homey: Yes. ioBroker: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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