HA Cloud vs Nabu Casa
Which service is better for your Home Assistant?
Both solve remote access to Home Assistant without port forwarding in ~5 minutes. HA Cloud adds custom domains, lower pricing for the EU market, and Czech-language support. Nabu Casa is the official service whose revenue funds Home Assistant core development.
HA Cloud vs Nabu Casa: feature-by-feature
| Feature | HA Cloud | Nabu Casa |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ~5 min (HA add-on) | ~5 min (built into HA) |
| No port forwarding required | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes (paid plans) | No |
| Automatic HTTPS | Yes (Let's Encrypt) | Yes |
| Tunnel encryption | WireGuard | TLS via Nabu Casa infra |
| Price | From €0.79/mo | $6.50–$12.50/mo |
| Multiple devices per account | Yes (multi-box) | 1 HA box per account |
| Hosting | EU (Czechia), GDPR | US / Cloudflare-backed |
| HA config backup | Optional (paid) | Yes (included) |
| Native non-English support | Czech, Slovak, English | English only |
| Funds HA development | No (commercial SaaS) | Yes — funds HA core |
| REST API / integrations | Yes (paid) | Limited |
When to pick HA Cloud
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You want a custom domain like
home.yourcompany.com. - You run more than one HA box (cottage + main house, client + self).
- You prefer EU-based hosting and GDPR compliance.
- You want native CZK billing without FX conversion losses.
- You're looking for a cheaper option for basic remote access.
- You're a smart-home installer and want one portal for clients.
When to pick Nabu Casa
- You want to directly fund Home Assistant core development.
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Default
*.ui.nabu.casaURL is fine; no custom domain needed. - You have a single HA box and built-in cloud backup matters to you.
- You prefer the option documented in official HA docs.
FAQ
Yes. The HA Cloud add-on and Nabu Casa don't conflict — keep both active and migrate gradually.
Nothing. HA runs locally on your hardware — remote access is just a path in. After cancellation HA still works at home, just not reachable from outside.
Native CZK for Czech customers; EUR equivalent for non-Czech. No FX conversion in between.
Yes, the add-on is available in both.