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Hevo Data vs OpenHAB

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Hevo Data

Automation Integration

The easiest way to move data reliably

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OpenHAB logo

OpenHAB

Smart Home

Open source automation software for your home

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hevo Data billed on events ingested rather than on connectors or seats, so the bill tracks how chatty the sources are; OpenHAB requires a 64-bit Java 21 JVM to be installed and maintained separately
  • They diverge on capability: Hevo Data covers No-code pipeline builder, OpenHAB covers Vendor Agnostic.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hevo Data and OpenHAB actually diverge.

Attributes where Hevo Data and OpenHAB differ
AttributeHevo DataOpenHAB
Pricing modelusage-basedopen-source
PlatformsWeb, CloudLinux, Windows, MacOS, Docker, Raspberry Pi
CategoryAutomation IntegrationSmart Home
Founded20162010

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Hevo Data

  • No-code pipeline builder
  • Real-time sync
  • Data validation
  • Error handling
  • Monitoring
  • Data transformation
  • Scheduling
  • 150+ sources

Only in OpenHAB

  • Vendor Agnostic
  • Rule Engine
  • 200+ Bindings
  • Local Processing
  • Z-Wave
  • Zigbee
  • MQTT
  • REST API

What people use each for

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

Hevo Data

  • Data pipeline and ETL managementnot OpenHAB
  • Cloud data integrationnot OpenHAB

OpenHAB

  • Self-hosted vendor neutral home automation hubnot Hevo Data
  • Bridging smart home devices from different manufacturers under one set of rulesnot Hevo Data

Where each one falls short

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

Hevo Data

  • Billed on events ingested rather than on connectors or seats, so the bill tracks how chatty the sources are
  • The free plan allows 1M events a month and the Starter plan starts at $265 a month billed annually
  • Event volume is a priced tier inside each plan, at 5M, 20M or 50M on Starter
  • Usage above the plan quota is charged as on demand on top of the subscription, and the overage rate is not published anywhere on the pricing page
  • Paying monthly rather than annually raises Starter from $265 to $299

OpenHAB

  • Requires a 64-bit Java 21 JVM to be installed and maintained separately
  • Oracle Java is explicitly not recommended by the project because of potential licensing restrictions
  • The recommended hardware is a dedicated Raspberry Pi 4 or newer rather than shared hardware
  • Some version upgrades require additional manual steps run through a separate upgrade tool

Pricing, plan by plan

Hevo Data

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 1M events/month
    • 1-hour scheduling
    • Up to 5 users
  • Starter$265/month
    • 5M-20M events/month options
    • Up to 10 users
    • 150+ connectors
  • Professional$750/month
    • 20M-100M events/month options
    • Unlimited users
    • Hevo APIs
  • Business Critical$null/month
    • Custom quote required
    • Streaming pipelines
    • Role-based access control

OpenHAB

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Unlimited devices
    • 200+ bindings
    • Local control

Which should you pick?

Choose Hevo Data if

  • You need no-code pipeline builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want real-time sync.
Hevo Data review

Choose OpenHAB if

  • You need vendor agnostic.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Windows, MacOS, Docker, Raspberry Pi.
  • You also want rule engine.
OpenHAB review

Questions people ask

Is Hevo Data or OpenHAB better?
Neither clearly leads. Hevo Data starts at Free and OpenHAB at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hevo Data or OpenHAB?
Hevo Data starts at Free and OpenHAB at Free.
Does Hevo Data or OpenHAB run on more platforms?
Hevo Data runs on Web, Cloud. OpenHAB runs on Linux, Windows, MacOS, Docker, Raspberry Pi.
Can I use Hevo Data for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Hevo Data best used for?
Hevo Data is most often used for data pipeline and etl management, cloud data integration. Of those, data pipeline and etl management and cloud data integration are not what OpenHAB is typically brought in for.
What can Hevo Data do that OpenHAB cannot?
Hevo Data covers No-code pipeline builder, Real-time sync, Data validation, Error handling. OpenHAB covers Vendor Agnostic, Rule Engine, 200+ Bindings, Local Processing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hevo Data: How much does Hevo Data cost?

Hevo Data offers a free plan (up to 1M events/month) and paid plans starting at $265/month (Starter for 5M-20M events/month) up to $750/month (Professional for 20M-100M events/month).

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OpenHAB: How much does openHAB cost?

openHAB is 100% open source and completely free to download, install, and use across all supported platforms.

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Hevo Data: How are Hevo Data events counted?

Each record inserted, updated, or deleted in the destination counts as one event toward the monthly quota.

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OpenHAB: Are there any subscription fees for openHAB?

No, openHAB has no subscription fees. The software is free and released under an open source license for unlimited use.

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Hevo Data: Does Hevo Data offer annual discounts?

Yes, Hevo Data offers 12% discount for annual billing on all paid plans.

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OpenHAB: How can I support openHAB?

While openHAB is free to use, the project accepts voluntary donations through the openHAB Foundation to support development and maintenance.

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