Home Assistant replaces 12 paid apps
One open-source tool, 12 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseApache-2.0
runsyour server
setupnot verified by us yet — check the repo README
facts verified 2026-08-29
The de-facto open-source home automation hub — thousands of integrations, fully local control.
the verdict →all MealWise alternatives →
The de-facto open-source home automation hub — thousands of integrations, fully local control.
the verdict →all Home Assistant Cloud alternatives →
The de-facto open-source home automation hub — thousands of integrations, fully local control.
the verdict →all Plan to Eat alternatives →
The de-facto open-source home automation hub — thousands of integrations, fully local control.
the verdict →all FamilyWall Premium alternatives →
The de-facto open-source home automation hub — thousands of integrations, fully local control.
the verdict →all Tody alternatives →
The de-facto open-source home automation hub — thousands of integrations, fully local control.
the verdict →all Cozi Gold alternatives →
IFTTT for the house, except the house keeps the data and needs an always-on box.
the catchHome Assistant is better for devices in the house, but its SaaS and social-app breadth is narrower and it requires an always-on controller plus ongoing integration maintenance.
the verdict →all IFTTT alternatives →
The de-facto open-source home automation hub — thousands of integrations, fully local control.
the verdict →all Mealime Pro alternatives →
The de-facto open-source home automation hub — thousands of integrations, fully local control.
the verdict →all Pestle alternatives →
The de-facto open-source home automation hub — thousands of integrations, fully local control.
the verdict →all Crouton alternatives →
The de-facto open-source home automation hub — thousands of integrations, fully local control.
the verdict →all AnyList Complete alternatives →
The de-facto open-source home automation hub — thousands of integrations, fully local control.
the verdict →all Paprika Recipe Manager alternatives →last updated 2026-08-29 · up to $540/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list