Top 15 Control-Freak Alternative and Similar Softwares | Nov 2024

Control-freak is a general purpose tool optimized for managing, programming and automating machines, services and apps or just loose parts of code snippets.

It comes with a visual block language and a visual GUI designer which lets you inter connect and automate all sorts of devices and export an web-application/interface ready for mobile and desktop.

It has built-in support for TCP, UDP, Serial, MQTT, SSH, Arduino/Raspberry-PI or access to your custom API via HTTP.

1. Project Brillo

Project Brillo At Google I/O 2015 Google formally took the veil off of Project Brillo, the company’s new OS and platform for Internet of Things. Brillo is a new Android-based solution that is power frugal and should work with even the most basic hardware. Google worked hard with Nest to make Brillo,......

2. Control4

Control4 While the home automation market continues to grow each year, current solutions only address customers who are building high-end custom homes or doing major reconstruction on an existing home. Homeowners need a more affordable way to automate their existing homes without the headaches and expense of major remodeling. And they......

3. Sublime Text

Sublime Text Sublime Text is a sophisticated text editor for code, html and prose - any kind of text file. You'll love the slick user interface and extraordinary features.Sublime Text 2, a previous version of the program, can be downloaded without an expiration time limit for free, but with limited functionalities compared......

4. Netbeast

Netbeast Netbeast is an open source software platform. Its purpose is to connect devices from different technologies and brands allowing their interaction and enabling software developers to create applications that control said devices without having to worry about issues related to the communication and network layers. Its modularity and design allow......

5. AWS IoT

AWS IoT AWS IoT is a managed cloud platform that lets connected devices easily and securely interact with cloud applications and other devices. AWS IoT can support billions of devices and trillions of messages, and can process and route those messages to AWS endpoints and to other devices reliably and securely. With......

6. Loxone Smart Home

Loxone Smart Home Control everything in your home with the Loxone Smart Home App. Whether you want to switch off the lights from the comfort of your bed, or check on your home while you’re away on vacation, the App offers convenient, reliable home control that’s simple to use.......

7. Sensi

Sensi Meet Sensi Thermostat…..a simple and sensible approach to comfort. You can access it from anywhere – home or away – right from your smartphone or tablet. Avoid wasteful heating and cooling when you’re not at home, but feel comfortable the moment you walk in.......

8. HomeKit

HomeKit HomeKit is a framework in iOS 8 for communicating with and controlling connected accessories in a user’s home. You can enable users to discover HomeKit accessories in their home and configure them, or you can create actions to control those devices. Users can group actions together and trigger them using......

9. Home-Assistant.io

Home-Assistant.io Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform running on Python 3. Track and control all devices at home and automate control. Installation in less than a minute.......

10. HomeGenie

HomeGenie HomeGenie, Home Automaton Server in the Internet Of Things eraDespite of what the name could suggest, HomeGenie it is not just for Home Automation. Yes, it is for sure automation for "home"... meant to be a friendly and fully customizable automation system, easy to use for everyone, but still powerful......

11. MQTT Buddy

MQTT Buddy MQTT Buddy is a breakthrough MQTT app that helps you to manage your IoT devices easily. It is a new MQTT app available in English, Russian and Chinese languages. With our MQTT client home automation becomes easier. By controlling your MQTT enabled Internet of Things devices and monitoring sensors, you......

12. Lime Text

Lime Text Experimental Sublime Text clone. The Backend is written in go. If you are fluent in go, go ahead fork the projekt. This project is at an early stage. It is a chance and a challenge. We hope you are up to it.The Frontend is written in what ever......

13. Gideon Smart Home

Gideon Smart Home A connected home app that gives you full control of all your smart devices. From entertainment systems to security, heating and lighting, Gideon Smart Home is working with the leading manufacturers of Smart Home devices to simplify your home connectivity into one app.......

14. Nest Mobile

Nest Mobile Control your home's temperature from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Nest Mobile app. Last-minute trip? Change the temperature from the ski slopes. Coming home early to a cold house? Turn up the heat on your way. The Nest Mobile app allows you to adjust your Nest Learning Thermostat......

15. SmartThings

SmartThings Create a smart home using your smartphone. Offering security, peace of mind, savings, and limitless possibilities, SmartThings lets you monitor and control your home from the palm of your hand.As featured in Wired, CNN, ABC News, and elsewhere, SmartThings makes your life easier and better by letting you know about......