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Gladys Assistant vs openHAB
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| Fact | Gladys Assistant | openHAB |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | EPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 3.2k | 1.1k |
| Latest | v5.1.4 | 5.2.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 2 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 23 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace SmartThings. Alternatives to SmartThings →
Full replacementGladys AssistantLocal smart home hub with Zigbee, Z-Wave, MQTT and Matter integrations, scenes and a mobile-friendly dashboard.
Full replacementopenHABVendor-neutral home automation with rules and local control.
Gladys Assistant
- v5.1.42026-10-02Fix CalDAV sync when event properties have parameters
- v5.1.32026-09-28Raise the verbose device threshold and restyle the banner button
- v5.1.22026-09-28Report the real Docker error when the Gladys upgrade cannot download the image
- v5.1.12026-09-22ci: replace removed cloudflare/pages-action with wrangler-action
- v5.1.02026-09-21Publish each release to Gladys Plus from the release workflow
openHAB
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Gladys Assistant
unsigned The latest release, v5.1.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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openHAB
unsigned The latest release, 5.2.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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