Head-to-head · Home Automation
Hubitat Elevation vs HomeSeer HS4
Hubitat Elevation leads on 0 checks, HomeSeer HS4 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 scoreHubitat Elevation · 8.7/10
- Free trialonly HomeSeer HS4
- Most featuresHubitat Elevation · 7 of 7
Hubitat Elevation scores higher on our rubric for home automation: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Hubitat Elevation is the better fit for users wanting local automation with broad radio support. HomeSeer HS4 is the better fit for self-hosters who want local automation and camera recording.
- Hubitat Elevation fits best
Users wanting local automation with broad radio support
- HomeSeer HS4 fits best
Self-hosters who want local automation and camera recording
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Side by side
| Feature | Hubitat Elevation 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | HomeSeer HS4 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #6 in Home Automation | #7 in Home Automation |
| Best for | Users wanting local automation with broad radio support | Self-hosters who want local automation and camera recording |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $184.95 one-time | $149.95 one-time |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Mobile | Self-hosted, Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, Linux, Web, Android, iOS |
| Support | Community, Docs | Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 14 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Hubitat Elevation 7/7 · HomeSeer HS4 6/7 | ||
| Local control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Matter support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zigbee support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Z-Wave support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voice assistant support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Camera integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Energy monitoring | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Hubitat Elevation is a physical home-automation hub for people who want compatible devices to run automations locally. Its C-8 Pro North America version connects over Zigbee, Z-Wave, Matter, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, with web and mobile… Read the review → |
HomeSeer HS4 is home automation software for building a smart-home control system on a Windows or Linux PC or compatible hub. It suits self-hosters who want automation processed locally, with web and mobile controls for devices, events,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hubitat Elevation — where it wins
- Runs automations locally and supports Zigbee, Z-Wave and Matter
- Built-in apps cover rules, lighting and thermostat schedules
- Tracks energy use or cost and supports Ring-triggered automations
Where it doesn't
- Costs $184.95 upfront, with no free plan
- Custom apps and device drivers require Groovy
- Some integrations, including Ring, rely on cloud services
HomeSeer HS4 — where it wins
- Automations can continue locally without an internet connection
- Supports Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter, and many named device integrations
- Includes camera recording, alerts, and automated backups
Where it doesn't
- Requires a Windows or Linux PC or compatible hub
- The license is a $149.95 one-time purchase, with no free plan
- Some Alexa and Google services may require a MyHS subscription
- Hubitat Elevation8.7/10 · Paid
A multi-radio hub for local automations, with a $184.95 one-time price.
Visit HubitatFull verdict → - HomeSeer HS48.6/10 · 30-day trial
A self-hosted hub for local automations, broad device integrations, and camera recording.
Visit HomeSeerFull verdict →
Hubitat Elevation vs HomeSeer HS4: questions
Which is better for home automation, Hubitat Elevation or HomeSeer HS4?
Hubitat Elevation scores higher on our rubric for home automation: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
How do Hubitat Elevation and HomeSeer HS4 compare?
All 8 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Hubitat Elevation and HomeSeer HS4 have a free plan?
Hubitat Elevation: No. HomeSeer HS4: No.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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