Gladys Plus Evolves: New Page and a Free Trial Without a Credit Card
Hey everyone,
After several years of strong growth, Gladys Plus hit a plateau in 2025: growth slowed, then almost stopped. So I took a step back to understand what was holding it back, and invested a lot of time getting Gladys Plus back on track.
As you know, Gladys Plus is what funds a large part of the development of Gladys Assistant: the infrastructure, the encrypted services, the time spent on the project, and more broadly the independence of Gladys.
The goal is simple: make the offer clearer, easier to try, and better at explaining what it actually brings. Here are the main changes 👇
A new Gladys Plus page
The Gladys Plus page has been completely reworked:
- prices are now much more visible;
- the differences between plans are clearer;
- the included features are better explained;
- the page answers frequent questions better;
- and there's a more honest comparison with Nabu Casa / Home Assistant Cloud.
The idea isn't to "oversell" Gladys Plus, but to clearly explain who it's for, what it brings, and why it's paid.
A much simpler free trial
Before, you had to enter a credit card to try Gladys Plus. That was probably too much friction, especially for people who just want to test remote access, backups, or the Plus integrations.
It's now possible to start a one-month free trial without a credit card. The goal is to let more people try Gladys Plus with peace of mind, no strings attached.
A clearer offer
I've also reworked how the plans are presented to better distinguish use cases:
- a lighter plan for those who mainly want remote access;
- a full plan for those who want all the Gladys Plus features.
Why I'm doing all this
Gladys is an open-source, independent project, with no ads, no data resale, and no investors. That's a strength, but it also means the project needs a healthy business model to keep moving forward. Gladys Plus is the heart of that model.
My goal is to reach a level of revenue that lets me dedicate much more time to Gladys, keep improving the product, and grow the project sustainably.
How you can help
If you use Gladys Plus: thank you so much ❤️
If you've never tried it, now is probably the right time:
👉 Try Gladys Plus free for a month
And if you know someone looking for a simple, local, open-source, privacy-friendly home automation solution, tell them about Gladys. Thank you all for your support over the years 🙏