openHAB vs Tuya Smart

openHAB9.0Visit TSTuya Smart9.0Visit

openHAB #6 in Smart Home Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit openHAB

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TS Tuya Smart #7 in Smart Home Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Tuya Smart

• openHAB fits best

  Technical users wanting a free, self-hosted hub

• Tuya Smart fits best

  Users of compatible Tuya ecosystem devices

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Side by side

Feature	openHAB 9.0/10 Visit ↗	TSTuya Smart 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	9.0
Ranking	#6 in Smart Home Apps	#7 in Smart Home Apps
Best for	Technical users wanting a free, self-hosted hub	Users of compatible Tuya ecosystem devices
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted	Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	400+ integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features openHAB 1/2 · Tuya Smart 1/2
Remote control	Not published	Not published
Local control	✓	✓
Specs
Voice assistants	Not published	Not published
Device protocols	Not published	Not published
Automation triggers	Not published	Not published
Mobile platforms	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Runs locally on user hardware without requiring a cloud service Rules support time- and event-based triggers, scripts, actions, and notifications Bindings connect Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, cameras, energy monitors, and more	Controls compatible devices and shows their status in real time Creates automated scenarios and supports device sharing Supports Zigbee, Matter, voice assistants and some local control
Cons	Requires user hardware and self-hosting Device compatibility and setup depend on selected bindings and hardware Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice integrations use myopenHAB cloud	Available on iOS and Android only Local-network control depends on device support and manufacturer enablement Camera and video doorbell functions may rely on cloud services
Our verdict	openHAB is open-source home automation software for connecting supported devices, services, and smart-home platforms. It suits technical users who want a free hub running on their own hardware and are prepared to choose bindings and manage… Read the review →	Tuya Smart brings compatible smart-home devices from multiple brands into an iOS or Android app. It is aimed at people with devices that work in the Tuya ecosystem who want to check device status, control equipment remotely, share access,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• openHAB — where it wins

  • Runs locally on user hardware without requiring a cloud service
  • Rules support time- and event-based triggers, scripts, actions, and notifications
  • Bindings connect Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, cameras, energy monitors, and more

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires user hardware and self-hosting
  • Device compatibility and setup depend on selected bindings and hardware
  • Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice integrations use myopenHAB cloud

• Tuya Smart — where it wins

  • Controls compatible devices and shows their status in real time
  • Creates automated scenarios and supports device sharing
  • Supports Zigbee, Matter, voice assistants and some local control

  Where it doesn't

  • Available on iOS and Android only
  • Local-network control depends on device support and manufacturer enablement
  • Camera and video doorbell functions may rely on cloud services

• openHAB9.0/10 · Free plan

  A flexible, self-hosted smart-home hub for users willing to manage the hardware and setup.

  Visit openHABFull verdict →
• TSTuya Smart9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free mobile control app for compatible Tuya ecosystem devices, with scenarios and voice support.

  Visit Tuya SmartFull verdict →