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FHEM vs Gladys Assistant

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FHEM compared with Gladys Assistant
Detail FHEM Gladys Assistant
What it doesGPL'd perl server for house automation A smart home that stays yours.
StageEstablished Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelNot given freemium
PricingNot given Not given
Key features
  • Support for multiple house automation protocols
  • Auto-creating devices and logs from new devices
  • Event logging to files or database with filters
  • Timed commands for automated scheduling
  • Multiple interface formats and protocols
  • Modular architecture with over 430 modules
  • Multiple frontend options for control
  • Web and smartphone frontends
  • Dashboard
  • Automated scenes
  • Energy tracking
  • Remote access via Gladys Plus
  • AI capabilities
What makes it different
  • Over 430 modular modules for extensibility
  • GPL open source with continuous development
  • Auto-creation of devices and plots from sensor data
  • Multiple control interfaces including web, mobile, and telnet
  • Self-hosted with no mandatory cloud
  • Simpler interface compared to Home Assistant
  • Completely free with no subscriptions required
  • Lightweight and works on minimal hardware
  • Community-driven with external integrations
Ships internationallyNot given Not given
Sells onlineNot given Not given
Physical shopNot given Not given
Works withNot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)64 no change since last check49 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)4025
Citation Flow (Majestic)4845
Referring domains (Majestic)16352848

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