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OpenMQTTGateway vs WLED

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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OP OpenMQTTGateway Bridge for RF, IR, BLE, and sensors to MQTT VS WL WLED Firmware for controlling addressable LED strips
FeatureOpenMQTTGatewayWLED
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageC++C++
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM64 MB16 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binarybinary, source
GitHub stars★ 4,073★ 18,518
First released20162016
ReplacesSmartThings HubPhilips Hue

Why pick each one

Choose OpenMQTTGateway if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Active community (4.1k GitHub stars)
  • Written in C++
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
OpenMQTTGateway details

Choose WLED if…

  • Easy to flash and use
  • Vibrant effects
WLED details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenMQTTGateway or WLED better?

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

Are OpenMQTTGateway and WLED free and open-source?

Yes. OpenMQTTGateway is licensed under GPL-3.0 and WLED under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OpenMQTTGateway and WLED with Docker?

OpenMQTTGateway: check the project docs for container support. WLED: check the project docs for container support.

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