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openHAB privacy rating

Open source, vendor-neutral home automation platform written in Java that runs locally and connects devices and services through add-ons, with rules, a web interface and mobile apps.

Germany Fourteen EyesLicense: EPL-2.0Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android · iOS · Web

Summary

openHAB scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the smart home criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in Germany: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).

Score 50 out of 100. How scoring works

Criteria

  • Yes

    Open source Weight 3 of 3

    Is all the source code needed to run the product public?

    EPL-2.0.

    github.com

  • No

    No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3

    Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?

    The website uses Google Analytics.

    openhab.org

  • Yes

    No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3

    Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?

    Developed by volunteers and the non-profit openHAB Foundation, funded by donations, with no ads.

    openhab.org

  • No

    Independent audit Weight 2 of 3

    Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?

    No independent audit is published.

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