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Domoticz vs OpenHAB Cloud

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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DO Domoticz Lightweight home automation system VS OP OpenHAB Cloud Companion cloud service for remote openHAB access
FeatureDomoticzOpenHAB Cloud
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseGPL-3.0EPL-2.0
LanguageC++TypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 3,791★ 306
First released20122014
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose Domoticz if…

  • Very lightweight
  • Good on Raspberry Pi
  • Stable
Domoticz details

Choose OpenHAB Cloud if…

  • Keeps data under your control
  • Enables remote control
OpenHAB Cloud details

Frequently asked questions

Is Domoticz or OpenHAB Cloud better?

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

Are Domoticz and OpenHAB Cloud free and open-source?

Yes. Domoticz is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenHAB Cloud under EPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Domoticz and OpenHAB Cloud with Docker?

Domoticz: yes. OpenHAB Cloud: yes.

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