Jeedom
French open-source home automation framework from Domadoo SAS near Lyon, working without any cloud
Quick Overview
| Company | Domadoo SAS |
|---|---|
| Category | Smart Home Platforms and Hubs |
| Headquarters | Rillieux-la-Pape, France |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - France (EU) |
| Data Location | Your own hardware |
| Open Source | GPL-2.0 and GPL-3.0 (core) |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Yes - any Linux system |
| Main Features | Open-source core, multi-protocol, plugin market, Jeedom Box gateway, Smart Home, Smart Building, Z-Wave JS, JeeZigbee, MQTT Manager |
| Pricing | Core free; some plugins paid (for example Mobile EUR 4, JeeZigbee EUR 6) |
| Best For | French-speaking tinkerers who want a plugin-based open-source system |
| Replaces | Samsung SmartThings, Domoticz-style setups |
Detailed Review
Jeedom's legal notice says the site is run by DOMADOO SAS, a simplified joint-stock company with a share capital of EUR 113,260, registered in Lyon under RCS 482 106 606, with its address at 1691 avenue de l'hippodrome, 69140 Rillieux la Pape.
The homepage says no cloud connection is required for it to work, and the company runs its own plugin market.
Open source core
The core repository on GitHub carries GPL-2.0 and GPL-3.0 licences. Jeedom says you can install the free software on any Linux system.
Plugin market
Plugins come from market.jeedom.com. Official ones from Jeedom SAS include Z-Wave JS, JeeZigbee at EUR 6 and an MQTT manager, while third-party authors publish others, some free and some paid in euros.
Beyond the home
The site also pitches Smart Building, Smart City and Smart Industry solutions, and a Jeedom Box gateway and Hypervision Pro product, so the company targets integrators as well as hobbyists.
Limitations to Consider
Much of Jeedom's site and community is in French, and its English pages are thinner than those of Home Assistant. Plugins can cost money and vary by author. The company page lists Domadoo SAS as publisher, but the box and service pricing was not verified.
Who Should Use Jeedom
Users comfortable with French documentation who want a plugin-driven, cloud-free system.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- GPL-licensed open core
- No cloud needed to work
- Plugin market
- Integrator-oriented products
- Company with RCS entry
Cons
- Documentation largely in French
- Paid plugins add up
- Smaller community than the leaders
- Pricing for hardware not verified
Alternatives to Jeedom
Other European smart home platforms and hubs worth comparing before you decide:
Home Assistant
Switzerland · Open-source smart home hub that runs locally in your home
Homey
Netherlands · Dutch smart home hub with a free cloud start and a local Pro
Shelly
Bulgaria · Wi-Fi, Zigbee and Matter relays, plugs and sensors with a local API
openHAB
Germany · Vendor-neutral open-source home automation from a German foundation
See all European smart home platforms and hubs or compare them directly against Samsung SmartThings on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Domadoo SAS, registered in Lyon under RCS 482 106 606, per the legal notice on jeedom.com.
The homepage says no cloud connection is necessary for it to work.
Many official plugins are free, while others are paid, for example JeeZigbee at EUR 6 on its market page.