ioBroker
Integration platform for the Internet of Things, focused on building automation, smart metering, ambient assisted living, process automation, visualization and data logging.
- GitHub stars
- 1,379
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- 2026-10-01
1 October 2026 - Last commit
- 2 October 2026
- Runs on
- Node.js
Commits per month, last 12 months
81 commits
Replaces
Paid products ioBroker can stand in for.
How to self-host ioBroker
ioBroker runs on Node.js. 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.
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Questions
Is ioBroker free?
Yes. ioBroker is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host ioBroker?
Yes. ioBroker runs on Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does ioBroker replace?
People use ioBroker instead of Google Home or SmartThings.
Is ioBroker still maintained?
The last change to ioBroker's code was on 2 October 2026, with 81 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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