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Gladys Assistant vs The Light Phone

A side-by-side comparison built from both listings. Blank cells mean the company has not given that detail; we never guess.

Gladys Assistant compared with The Light Phone
Detail Gladys Assistant The Light Phone
What it doesA smart home that stays yours. A radically different technology company designing beautiful tools that respect and empower users
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Key features
  • Dashboard
  • Automated scenes
  • Energy tracking
  • Remote access via Gladys Plus
  • AI capabilities
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What makes it different
  • 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
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)49 no change since last check72 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2530
Citation Flow (Majestic)4535
Referring domains (Majestic)28482939

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