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Zigbee2MQTT Frontend vs diyHue

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted home automation options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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ZI Zigbee2MQTT Frontend Open Zigbee coordinator firmware for many adapters VS DI diyHue Open-source emulator of the Philips Hue Bridge
FeatureZigbee2MQTT FrontenddiyHue
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageTypeScriptPython
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentsource, dockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 561★ 1,813
First released20182017
ReplacesPhilips Hue BridgePhilips Hue Bridge

Why pick each one

Choose Zigbee2MQTT Frontend if…

  • Foundation of an open Zigbee stack
  • Broad hardware support
Zigbee2MQTT Frontend details

Choose diyHue if…

  • No physical bridge needed
  • Broad light support
diyHue details

Frequently asked questions

Is Zigbee2MQTT Frontend or diyHue better?

diyHue is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Zigbee2MQTT Frontend if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Zigbee2MQTT Frontend and diyHue free and open-source?

Yes. Zigbee2MQTT Frontend is licensed under MIT and diyHue under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Zigbee2MQTT Frontend and diyHue with Docker?

Zigbee2MQTT Frontend: yes. diyHue: yes.

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