Home Assistant vs Homebridge

Side-by-side open-source comparison for 2026. Home Assistant currently leads on GitHub stars (86.0k) over Homebridge (25.3k). Both tools list each other as alternatives in this directory.

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Home Assistant vs Homebridge, ranked by GitHub stars
#ToolStarsLanguageLicense
1Home Assistant

๐Ÿก Open source home automation that prioritizes local control and privacy, making your smart home truly yours.

86.0kPythonApache License 2.0
2Homebridge

HomeKit support for the impatient, enabling integration of non-HomeKit-enabled accessories into the HomeKit ecosystem effortlessly.

25.3kTypeScriptApache License 2.0

Overview

Home Assistant

๐Ÿก Open source home automation that prioritizes local control and privacy, making your smart home truly yours.

Python ยท Apache License 2.0 ยท 86.0k GitHub stars

Homebridge

HomeKit support for the impatient, enabling integration of non-HomeKit-enabled accessories into the HomeKit ecosystem effortlessly.

TypeScript ยท Apache License 2.0 ยท 25.3k GitHub stars

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more popular, Home Assistant or Homebridge?

Home Assistant currently has more GitHub stars (86.0k) than Homebridge (25.3k). Star counts are a proxy for community adoption.

Are Home Assistant and Homebridge free?

Yes. Both are open source and free to use in your own projects.

How does this comparison work?

Pages only exist for mutual alternatives โ€” each tool lists the other in its alternatives metadata. Stats come from the canonical tool records in this directory.

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