Home Assistant

Home automation platform.

GitHub stars: 91,419
License: Apache-2.0
Latest release: 2026.10.1
10 October 2026
Last commit: 12 October 2026
Runs on: Python, Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

18,859 commits

Replaces

Paid products Home Assistant can stand in for.

Apple HomeApple's smart home app built on HomeKit.Google HomeGoogle's smart home app and hub.SmartThingsSamsung's smart home platform.

How to self-host Home Assistant

Home Assistant runs on Python and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Guides that cover it

Self-hosting for beginners: what it is and how to start

What self-hosting means, why people run their own apps, the three ways to do it, what you need to know about backups and updates, and good first apps.

Questions

Is Home Assistant free?

Yes. Home Assistant is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Home Assistant?

Yes. Home Assistant runs on Python and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does Home Assistant replace?

People use Home Assistant instead of Apple Home, Google Home or SmartThings.

Is Home Assistant still maintained?

The last change to Home Assistant's code was on 12 October 2026, with 18859 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

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