- GitHub stars
- 1,155
- License
- EPL-2.0
- Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Java
Commits per month, last 12 months
531 commits
Replaces
Paid products openHAB can stand in for.
How to self-host openHAB
openHAB runs on Java. 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 openHAB free?
Yes. openHAB is open source under the EPL-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 openHAB?
Yes. openHAB runs on Java. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does openHAB replace?
People use openHAB instead of Apple Home, Google Home or SmartThings.
Is openHAB still maintained?
The last change to openHAB's code was on 12 October 2026, with 531 commits in the last 12 months.
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