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HDHomeRun vs Home Assistant

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

HDHomeRun

6.0
Utilities

Client for HDHomeRun streamer

Home Assistant

8.0
Utilities

Companion app for Home Assistant home automation software

Metric HDHomeRun Home Assistant
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 16 264
90-day Installs 80 794
365-day Installs 329 2.3K
Version 20260326 2026.4.1,2026.1904
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 15 2.1K
GitHub Forks 6 429
Open Issues 10 180
License MIT Apache-2.0
Language Python Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 19, 2020

Reviews

HDHomeRun

HDHomeRun is a client for managing live TV and DVR through HDHomeRun devices, offering a Python-based solution for those integrating with Home Assistant.

Manages and streams content from HDHomeRun devices.

Pros

  • + Open-source with MIT license
  • + Integrates with Home Assistant
  • + Useful for HDHomeRun device users

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Installation and setup issues reported

Home Assistant

Home Assistant is a companion app for controlling smart home devices, offering customization and integration with various platforms. It benefits users looking for a self-hosted, open-source solution for home automation.

Enables users to control and monitor smart home devices through a macOS interface.

Pros

  • + Customizable and integrates with various smart home devices
  • + Self-hosted and open-source, offering flexibility and privacy
  • + Actively maintained with frequent updates

Cons

  • - Manual updates required
  • - Significant number of open issues may indicate areas needing improvement