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Home Assistant vs openHAB
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| Fact | Home Assistant | openHAB |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | EPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 91k | 1.1k |
| Latest | 2026.9.4 | 5.2.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 133+ 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
openHAB replaces Home Assistant. Alternatives to Home Assistant →
Full replacementRuns on the JVM, with rules in several languages.
Both replace SmartThings. Alternatives to SmartThings →
Full replacementHome AssistantLocal control of thousands of device integrations, with automations and dashboards.
Full replacementopenHABVendor-neutral home automation with rules and local control.
Home Assistant
- 2026.10.0b22026-10-06Fix certain device variants failing during setup of lunatone (@MoonDevLT - #182396)pre-release
- 2026.10.0b12026-10-05Fix AirGradient VOC and NOx learning offset units (@samuelbles07 - #180305)pre-release
- 2026.10.0b02026-09-30Beta release notes can be found here:pre-release
- 2026.9.42026-09-27Turn off Tuya fans when the speed is set to 0% ([@frenck] - [#181972]) ([tuya docs])
- 2026.9.32026-09-18Fix EnergyZero market price regression ([@klaasnicolaas] - [#181230]) ([energyzero docs])
openHAB
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Home Assistant
✓ signed The latest release, 2026.9.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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openHAB
unsigned The latest release, 5.2.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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