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Head-to-head · Home Assistant Hosting

VomeHome vs VPSIoT

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score VomeHome #3 in Home Assistant Hosting 7.7/10 10-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit VomeHome
VPSIoT #5 in Home Assistant Hosting 7.4/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit VPSIoT

VomeHome leads on 0 checks, VPSIoT on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreVomeHome · 7.7/10
  • Free trialonly VomeHome
  • Most featuresVPSIoT · 2 of 4

VomeHome scores higher on our rubric for home assistant hosting: 7.7 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

VPSIoT offers automated backups; VomeHome doesn't.

VomeHome is the better fit for users needing isolated Home Assistant OS instances. VPSIoT is the better fit for DIY users who want a Home Assistant-ready VPS.

  • VomeHome fits best

    Users needing isolated Home Assistant OS instances

  • VPSIoT fits best

    DIY users who want a Home Assistant-ready VPS

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Side by side

Feature VomeHome 7.7/10 Visit ↗ VPSIoT 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.4
Ranking #3 in Home Assistant Hosting #5 in Home Assistant Hosting
Best for Users needing isolated Home Assistant OS instances DIY users who want a Home Assistant-ready VPS
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $9.99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 10 days —
Money-back guarantee 14 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Community Tickets, Community
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features VomeHome 1/4 · VPSIoT 2/4
One-click deploy ✓ ✓
Managed updates Not checked yet —
Automated backups — ✓ (best)
Custom domain + SSL Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Free trial 10 days Not checked yet
Server locations Not checked yet 3
Our review
Pros
  • Isolated Home Assistant OS virtual machines
  • WireGuard HomeLink tunnel to local network devices
  • Native backup restore with Developer multi-instance support
  • Ready-made Home Assistant image speeds initial deployment
  • Root access, snapshots and dedicated IPv4 and IPv6
  • Three listed locations in Germany and Finland
Cons
  • Automated backup workflows are not included
  • Standard limits resources to 1 GB RAM and 10 devices
  • SSH access and multiple instances require the Developer plan
  • Customers manage Home Assistant and server software themselves
  • Automated daily backups cost extra
  • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at $9.99
Our verdict

VomeHome hosts Home Assistant OS in isolated virtual machines for people who want managed hosting while keeping access to devices on a home network. Its HomeLink feature uses a WireGuard tunnel, allowing local connections without opening…

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VPSIoT sells unmanaged cloud VPS servers, including servers with a ready-made Home Assistant deployment image. It is aimed at solo users and small teams who want a Home Assistant-ready server but are comfortable administering the system…

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  1. VomeHomeHome Assistant Hosting 7.710-day trial
  2. VPSIoTHome Assistant Hosting 7.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • VomeHome — where it wins

    • Isolated Home Assistant OS virtual machines
    • WireGuard HomeLink tunnel to local network devices
    • Native backup restore with Developer multi-instance support

    Where it doesn't

    • Automated backup workflows are not included
    • Standard limits resources to 1 GB RAM and 10 devices
    • SSH access and multiple instances require the Developer plan
  • VPSIoT — where it wins

    • Ready-made Home Assistant image speeds initial deployment
    • Root access, snapshots and dedicated IPv4 and IPv6
    • Three listed locations in Germany and Finland

    Where it doesn't

    • Customers manage Home Assistant and server software themselves
    • Automated daily backups cost extra
    • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at $9.99

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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