Huawei Watch GT 5 vs PINE64 PineTime: which lets you own your data?

PINE64 PineTime scores higher for data ownership (85 vs 63). They differ on official api, subscription.

Huawei Watch GT 5PINE64 PineTime
Score63/100 (Good)85/100 (Great)
Official API ⚡Partner/business only (10/25)Open API (25/25)
Data exportLocal raw files (25/25)Local raw files (25/25)
Gadgetbridge / open firmwareSupported (20/20)Supported (20/20)
Home AssistantNone (0/15)None (0/15)
Subscription ⚡Optional (8/15)Not needed (15/15)
SubscriptionHuawei Health+ (optional)None

⚡ = where they differ.

Huawei Watch GT 5

Supported by Gadgetbridge. Huawei Health Kit is aimed at developers and partners rather than personal access. Health+ is optional.

API · Export · Home Assistant

PINE64 PineTime

Open hardware running open-source InfiniTime firmware, with Gadgetbridge support. Basic features, total control.

API · Export · Home Assistant

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Scores come from each device's cited sources, last verified 2026-10-20. See how we score.

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