OpenHAB vs Savant

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is OpenHAB or Savant better?

Neither clearly leads. OpenHAB starts at Free and Savant at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, OpenHAB or Savant?

OpenHAB has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for OpenHAB and On request for Savant.

Does OpenHAB or Savant run on more platforms?

OpenHAB runs on Linux, Windows, MacOS, Docker, Raspberry Pi. Savant runs on Web, Mobile.

Can I use OpenHAB for free?

Yes. OpenHAB has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Savant starts at On request.

What is OpenHAB best used for?

OpenHAB is most often used for self-hosted vendor neutral home automation hub, bridging smart home devices from different manufacturers under one set of rules. Of those, self-hosted vendor neutral home automation hub and bridging smart home devices from different manufacturers under one set of rules are not what Savant is typically brought in for.

What can OpenHAB do that Savant cannot?

OpenHAB covers Vendor Agnostic, Rule Engine, 200+ Bindings, Local Processing. Savant covers Customizable, Multi-Room Control, Beautiful Interface, Premium Build.