Comment by apexalpha

I have HA running for years (in Docker) and it’s very reliable.

It has integrations with allmost all devices or apps I use and the support for DSMR (Smart Electrical Meters) is first class

I plugged a cable into my meter, the usb end into the server and it just works.

It does have a steep learning curve, though. It really seems “by IT people for IT people”