Home Assistant Green vs SwitchBot Hub Mini

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa and SwitchBot sites.

2026 verdict

For most buyers in 2026, Home Assistant Green is the safer pick. Its biggest wins come from rating and protocols, and its broader overall balance adds more confidence to the verdict. Choose SwitchBot Hub Mini only if price matters more to you than the broader advantage from Home Assistant Green. That is enough to make Home Assistant Green the better pick for most buyers.

Winner

Nabu Casa

Home Assistant Green

$179.00

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SwitchBot

SwitchBot Hub Mini

$35.10

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Feature	Home Assistant Green	SwitchBot Hub Mini	Winner
Price	$179.00	$35.10	SwitchBot Hub Mini
Rating	4.5	4.2	Home Assistant Green
Protocols	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Bluetooth, IR	Home Assistant Green
Connectivity	Ethernet	2.4 GHz Wifi	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Tie

Winner

Nabu Casa

Home Assistant Green

$179.00

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+ Rating: 4.5
+ Protocols: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- Price: $179.00 vs $35.10

SwitchBot

SwitchBot Hub Mini

$35.10

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+ Price: $35.10
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
- Protocols: Bluetooth, IR vs Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Home Assistant Green or SwitchBot Hub Mini?: Home Assistant Green has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating and protocols.
What is the biggest difference between Home Assistant Green and SwitchBot Hub Mini?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Home Assistant Green lists $179.00, while SwitchBot Hub Mini lists $35.10.
Which one looks better on price?: Home Assistant Green is listed at $179.00, while SwitchBot Hub Mini is listed at $35.10. SwitchBot Hub Mini (better spec).
Who should buy Home Assistant Green?: Choose Home Assistant Green if your priority is rating and protocols and that matters more than price.
Who should buy SwitchBot Hub Mini?: Choose SwitchBot Hub Mini if your priority is price and that matters more than rating.

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