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 ===== OpenHAB =====
+OpenHAB is notably a software package as opposed to a full OS, so unless it is installed as an image on a Raspberry Pi, it must be installed as a package on a chosen operating system, or as a Docker container on an existing platform that runs Docker.
   * Positives
+    * Very customizable
+    * Tons of supported smart devices
+    * Installs on [[https://www.openhab.org/download/|many platforms]]
   * Negatives
+    * Installs only as a software package unless using Raspberry Pi - another operating system must be installed and configured before installing OpenHAB
+    * Learning curve for IT novices
+    * Java-based for anyone who has anti-Java bias
+===== Home Assistant =====
+Home assistant is notably its own Linux-based OS called HA OS in addition to being packaged software on many plaforms - this means that it can (very conveniently) be installed as an image on many hardware platforms like Raspberry Pi or standard 64-bit PC hardware.
+  * Positives
+    * Very customizable
+    * Tons of supported devices
+    * Installs on [[https://www.home-assistant.io/installation/|many platforms]]
+      * Home Assistant officially supported hardware is also available for purchase
+  * Negatives
+    * Learning curve for IT novices