FREE & PRO
Both editions include the visual design tools. Choose the widget collection and navigation features your dashboard needs.
Preparing for public betaBuild with lights, clocks and text, using the full visual editor.
Everything in Free, plus more devices, information and connected views.
SIDE BY SIDE
Free provides the core design workspace. Pro expands the widget collection and adds custom overlay views.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Visual editor, containers & panels | Included | Included |
| Light, both clocks & Text | Included | Included |
| Switch, Fan, Cover & Thermostat | Not included | Included |
| Camera, Media Player & Weather | Not included | Included |
| State, Gauge & Progress Bar | Not included | Included |
| Custom overlays & Overlay Trigger | Not included | Included |
| Built-in Light settings controls | Included | Included |
| Canvas & compatible preset import/export | Included | Included |
| Installation backup & restore tools | Included | Included |
Panels sit within containers or overlays. Preset import/export requires access to its widget type. Backup tools will accompany the public installation bundle.
Open the comparison for the full widget and feature breakdown.
LICENSING & AVAILABILITY
Downloads and checkout are not open yet. Final pricing and purchase terms will be published before sales begin.
The planned model is a one-time license for perpetual use of the purchased major version, including its minor updates. Later major upgrades may be optional paid purchases.
The planned Pro license covers two active installations with unlimited viewing devices. A tablet displaying a dashboard connects to an installation; it does not need a separate one.
A license key will be delivered by email. Enter it in HomePanel Studio’s license settings to activate Pro. The purchase is for software; hardware and Home Assistant hosting are separate.
Your saved designs are retained. Pro widgets become inactive placeholders and custom overlays are unavailable. Free widgets keep working, and reactivating Pro restores access to paid features.