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ioBroker vs openHAB
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| Fact | ioBroker | openHAB |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Java |
| Licence | MIT | EPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 291 | 1.1k |
| Latest | v7.2.5 | 5.2.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 5 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 →
PartialioBrokerLocal integration platform with adapters for devices and services, visual scripts and dashboards.
Full replacementopenHABVendor-neutral home automation with rules and local control.
ioBroker
- v7.2.52026-10-05Release v7.2.5
- v8.0.0-alpha.5-20261004-d0887094b2026-10-04Release v8.0.0-alpha.5-20261004-d0887094bpre-release
- v7.2.42026-10-03Release v7.2.4
- v8.0.0-alpha.4-20261003-f762c04602026-10-03Release v8.0.0-alpha.4-20261003-f762c0460pre-release
- v8.0.0-alpha.3-20260924-a3df0c4fe2026-09-24Release v8.0.0-alpha.3-20260924-a3df0c4fepre-release
openHAB
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ioBroker
✓ signed The latest release, v7.2.5, 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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