# ioBroker

> ioBroker is a free, open-source app you can self-host in the home automation & IoT category. Integration platform for the Internet of Things, focused on building automation, smart metering, ambient assisted living, process automation, visualization and data logging. It has 1,377 GitHub stars, is released under the MIT license. It is a self-hosted alternative to Nest / SmartThings and Google Home.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/ioBroker/ioBroker |
| Website | https://www.iobroker.net/ |
| GitHub stars | 1,377 |
| Forks | 160 |
| Open issues | 39 |
| License | MIT |
| License type | Open source |
| Language | Shell |
| Docker image | No |
| Platforms | Nodejs |
| Categories | Home Automation & IoT |
| Commits, last 12 months | 81 |
| Last commit | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Latest release | 2026-10-01 (Oct 1, 2026) |
| Created | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained |
| Archived | No |

Topics: smarthome, home-automation, nodejs, iobroker

## Install

ioBroker installs natively; follow the README at https://github.com/ioBroker/ioBroker.

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## ioBroker replaces

- [Nest / SmartThings alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/smartthings): Cloud-based smart home platforms from Google Nest and Samsung SmartThings.
- [Google Home alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/google-home): Google's smart speaker and smart home control ecosystem.

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