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changedetection.io vs Habapp

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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CH changedetection.io Website change detection and notification VS HA Habapp Python rules engine for openHAB and MQTT
Featurechangedetection.ioHabapp
CategoryAutomation & WorkflowsHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguagePythonPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB128 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 32,985★ 56
First released20212019
ReplacesIFTTTIFTTT

Why pick each one

Choose changedetection.io if…

  • Great for price and stock tracking
  • Lots of notifiers
  • Easy to deploy
changedetection.io details

Choose Habapp if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Python
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Habapp details

Frequently asked questions

Is changedetection.io or Habapp better?

changedetection.io is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Habapp if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are changedetection.io and Habapp free and open-source?

Yes. changedetection.io is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Habapp under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run changedetection.io and Habapp with Docker?

changedetection.io: yes. Habapp: yes.

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