OpenMQTTGateway vs Hyperion
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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OpenMQTTGateway
Bridge for RF, IR, BLE, and sensors to MQTT
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Hyperion
Ambient lighting software for screens and media
| Feature | OpenMQTTGateway | Hyperion |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,073 | ★ 3,824 |
| First released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Replaces | SmartThings Hub | Philips Hue Sync, Govee Immersion |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenMQTTGateway or Hyperion better?
Neither is universally better. OpenMQTTGateway has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are OpenMQTTGateway and Hyperion free and open-source?
Yes. OpenMQTTGateway is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Hyperion under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenMQTTGateway and Hyperion with Docker?
OpenMQTTGateway: check the project docs for container support. Hyperion: yes.