What is Indigo used for?

Indigo is home automation server software for macOS that controls Z-Wave, Insteon and other devices and is extended through plugins. It is a good fit for running a local smart home on a spare Mac, and combining Z-Wave and Insteon devices in one system.

How much does Indigo cost?

Paid plans for Indigo start at $64.95 per year, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.

Is Indigo open source?

No. Indigo is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to Indigo include Home Assistant, Gladys Assistant and openHAB.

Can I self-host Indigo?

Yes. Although Indigo is closed source, it can be self-hosted on your own servers.

What are some alternatives to Indigo?

Indigo competes with Hubitat Elevation, Homey and Apple Home. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Indigo alternatives.

Indigo: features, pricing and alternatives

About Indigo

Indigo is smart home software that runs on a Mac and acts as the central server for a home automation setup. It supports many Z-Wave and Insteon devices out of the box and lets owners mix protocols freely instead of being locked into one.

Beyond the built-in protocols, a plugin store provides integrations for security systems, weather data, home theater components and other devices and services. Built-in options include iCal integration, relay cards, timers and notifications. The interface exposes complex conditions and advanced scheduling for building automations.

Indigo is sold as a licensed commercial product, with a free trial, a purchase page for new licenses and an upgrade path from older versions. Because it runs on the owner's own Mac, it is self-hosted by nature.

Key features

Runs as a smart home server on a Mac
Supports many Z-Wave and Insteon devices
Plugin store for third-party integrations
Complex conditions and advanced scheduling
Weather, iCal and notification integrations
Multiple protocols active at once

Good fit for

→Running a local smart home on a spare Mac
→Combining Z-Wave and Insteon devices in one system

Tags: home-automation; smart-home; macos; z-wave; insteon; plugins; self-hosted

Indigo: questions and answers

What is Indigo used for?: Indigo is home automation server software for macOS that controls Z-Wave, Insteon and other devices and is extended through plugins. It is a good fit for running a local smart home on a spare Mac, and combining Z-Wave and Insteon devices in one system.
How much does Indigo cost?: Paid plans for Indigo start at $64.95 per year, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.
Is Indigo open source?: No. Indigo is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to Indigo include Home Assistant, Gladys Assistant and openHAB.
Can I self-host Indigo?: Yes. Although Indigo is closed source, it can be self-hosted on your own servers.
What are some alternatives to Indigo?: Indigo competes with Hubitat Elevation, Homey and Apple Home. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Indigo alternatives.