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Grouparoo vs Homey

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Grouparoo

Automation Integration

The open-source data sync platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Homey logo

Homey

Smart Home

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Grouparoo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Grouparoo enterprise Cloud tier pricing not disclosed; requires contacting sales; Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices
  • They diverge on capability: Grouparoo covers Data syncing, Homey covers Multi-protocol support.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grouparoo and Homey actually diverge.

Attributes where Grouparoo and Homey differ
AttributeGrouparooHomey
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Self-hostedIOS, Android, Web
CategoryAutomation IntegrationSmart Home
Founded20202014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Grouparoo

  • Data syncing
  • Audience building
  • Real-time activation
  • Data transformation
  • Error handling
  • Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • 100+ integrations

Only in Homey

  • Multi-protocol support
  • Advanced flows
  • Voice control
  • Energy insights
  • Timeline
  • Zones
  • Google Assistant
  • Amazon Alexa

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Grouparoo

  • Customer data synchronization across platformsnot Homey
  • CDP (Customer Data Platform) integration and data activationnot Homey

Homey

  • Bringing Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices from different brands into one appnot Grouparoo
  • Building home automations visually with Flownot Grouparoo
  • Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Grouparoo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Grouparoo

  • Enterprise Cloud tier pricing not disclosed; requires contacting sales
  • Charges based on synced records, not unique destinations or integration count

Homey

  • Homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices
  • Unlimited devices require the Homey Premium subscription at $2.99 per month
  • Advanced Flow, Insights, and Logic and Variables are locked behind Homey Premium
  • The free month of Premium is only offered to new subscribers signing up through iOS or Android

Pricing, plan by plan

Grouparoo

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Open-source, self-hosted
    • Optional enterprise UI add-on: $100/month
  • Standard Cloud$150/month
    • 100K records synced/month
    • Usage-based model with tiered pricing
  • Standard Cloud$300/month
    • 300K records synced/month
  • Standard Cloud$600/month
    • 1,000,000 records synced/month

Homey

On request
  • Homey Pro$399/month
    • Local processing
    • 1000+ apps
    • Advanced flows
  • Homey Bridge$69/month
    • Cloud processing
    • 500+ apps
    • Basic flows

Which should you pick?

Choose Grouparoo if

  • You need data syncing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted.
  • You also want audience building.
Grouparoo review

Choose Homey if

  • You need multi-protocol support.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want advanced flows.
Homey review

Questions people ask

Is Grouparoo or Homey better?
Neither clearly leads. Grouparoo starts at Free and Homey at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Grouparoo or Homey?
Grouparoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Grouparoo and On request for Homey.
Does Grouparoo or Homey run on more platforms?
Grouparoo runs on Web, Self-hosted. Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Grouparoo for free?
Yes. Grouparoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Homey starts at On request.
What is Grouparoo best used for?
Grouparoo is most often used for customer data synchronization across platforms, cdp (customer data platform) integration and data activation. Of those, customer data synchronization across platforms and cdp (customer data platform) integration and data activation are not what Homey is typically brought in for.
What can Grouparoo do that Homey cannot?
Grouparoo covers Data syncing, Audience building, Real-time activation, Data transformation. Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grouparoo: Does Grouparoo have a free version?

Yes. Grouparoo Community Edition is free and open-source with self-hosted deployment. An optional enterprise UI add-on is available at $100/month.

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Homey: Is there a monthly subscription for Homey Pro or just a one-time payment?

Homey Pro costs 449 euros as a one-time purchase with no recurring monthly fees. The only optional recurring cost is 10 euros per year for cloud backups.

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Grouparoo: How much does Grouparoo Standard Cloud cost?

Grouparoo Standard Cloud uses usage-based pricing: $150/month for 100K records synced, $300/month for 300K records, and $600/month for 1 million records synced monthly.

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Homey: What are the limits for Homey Cloud's free tier?

The free tier of Homey Cloud supports up to 5 connected devices. To add more devices, you need to upgrade to the paid subscription at 2.99 euros per month.

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Grouparoo: What does 'synced records' mean in Grouparoo pricing?

Each Record sent to a Destination counts as one synced Record in Grouparoo's usage calculation, regardless of how many destinations that record is sent to. Users can monitor usage through their dashboard.

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Homey: What's the cost difference between Homey Cloud and Homey Pro over a year?

Homey Cloud costs 35.88 euros per year (2.99 euros per month). Homey Pro costs 449 euros upfront with no monthly fees, but includes all features and is a one-time purchase.

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Grouparoo: Can I use multiple integrations with Grouparoo?

Yes. All Grouparoo tiers include unlimited integrations. You can connect as many Sources and Destinations as needed without additional fees.

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Homey: How long will Homey Pro receive software updates?

Homey Pro will receive software updates until at least June 2031, ensuring continued improvements and security patches.

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