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HDHomeRun vs Home Assistant
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
HDHomeRun
6.0Client for HDHomeRun streamer
Home Assistant
8.0Companion 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