ioBroker
ioBroker: A locally run automation hub with adapters, visual tools and code-based control. Ranked #4 of 25 in Home Automation by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for technical users wanting extensible local automation.
At a glance
- Editor score8.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTechnical users wanting extensible local automation
- Free planYes
- Local controlYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on ioBroker
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 small-scale operators who value control over where automation runs and want to combine visual tools with programming. The project says it can run on a Raspberry Pi, mini PC, NAS or server, so the deployment is flexible, but the hardware and its upkeep remain the user's responsibility.
Its adapter model is the central design choice: adapters connect supported systems, and ioBroker puts their data into a common structure. The project lists more than 800 adapters, with integrations including Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, KNX and Modbus, as well as Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Yandex Alisa. Matter devices can be connected, and ioBroker devices can be exposed through a Matter bridge. For automation, users can choose graphical rules, Blockly, JavaScript or TypeScript, then create dashboards and visualizations. That breadth is useful for mixed-device environments, though choosing and maintaining adapters makes it a more involved fit than a tightly curated hub.
The core platform is free, while optional licenses apply to some services and adapters; the published description names remote access, voice control and visualization features among services supported by optional licenses. Remote access is available by app or browser, and voice control requires the relevant adapter and account. Support is through community resources and documentation. Choose ioBroker if local operation, broad connectivity and multiple ways to build automations matter more than a managed setup. A user who wants hardware and integrations handled as part of a simpler, centrally managed service may prefer another approach.
Questions about ioBroker
What does ioBroker run on? Web, Linux, Windows and macOS. It runs self-hosted.
What does ioBroker integrate with? 800+ integrations, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Yandex Alisa, Matter and Zigbee.
Who is ioBroker built for? Solo users, small businesses and mid-market companies (our editorial estimate).
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ioBroker fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Local control | Yes |
| Matter support | Yes |
| Zigbee support | Yes |
| Z-Wave support | Yes |
| Voice assistant support | Yes |
| Camera integration | Yes |
| Energy monitoring | Yes |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 800+ integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Yandex Alisa, Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | iobroker.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
ioBroker integrations
ioBroker lists 800+ integrations on its own site — the 8 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Home
- Yandex Alisa
- Matter
- Zigbee
- Z-Wave
- KNX
- Modbus
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Alternatives to ioBroker
- Google HomeFree smart-home control with device organization, routines, Matter and Nest viewing.9.2
- HomeyFlexible cloud and hub options pair smart-home control with advanced automations.9.1
- openHABFlexible, local-first device integration for people comfortable self-hosting.9.0
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