Home Assistant Green vs Sonoff iHost

Updated January 2026

Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Looking at the full picture in 2026, Sonoff iHost gets the edge. The main reason it wins is price and connectivity, and its broader overall balance strengthens that case. Home Assistant Green still makes sense if rating is your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Sonoff iHost. That makes Sonoff iHost the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Nabu Casa

Home Assistant Green

$179.00

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Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff iHost

$89.99

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Feature	Home Assistant Green	Sonoff iHost	Winner
Price	$179.00	$89.99	Sonoff iHost
Rating	4.5	3.9	Home Assistant Green
Connectivity	Ethernet	2.4 GHz Wifi, Ethernet	Sonoff iHost
Protocols	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Bluetooth, Zigbee Coordinator, Matter Bridge	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Tie

Nabu Casa

Home Assistant Green

$179.00

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+ Rating: 4.5
- Price: $179.00 vs $89.99
- Connectivity: Ethernet vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, Ethernet

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff iHost

$89.99

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+ Price: $89.99
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, Ethernet
- Rating: 3.9 vs 4.5

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Home Assistant Green or Sonoff iHost?: Sonoff iHost has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price and connectivity.
What is the biggest difference between Home Assistant Green and Sonoff iHost?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Home Assistant Green lists $179.00, while Sonoff iHost lists $89.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Home Assistant Green is listed at $179.00, while Sonoff iHost is listed at $89.99. Sonoff iHost (better spec).
Who should buy Home Assistant Green?: Choose Home Assistant Green if your priority is rating and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff iHost?: Choose Sonoff iHost if your priority is price and connectivity and that matters more than rating.

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