Domoticz vs evcc
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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Domoticz
Lightweight home automation system
VS
evcc
Solar-aware electric vehicle charging controller
| Feature | Domoticz | evcc |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C++ | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,791 | ★ 7,054 |
| First released | 2012 | 2019 |
| Replaces | SmartThings | SmartThings |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Domoticz or evcc better?
Neither is universally better. evcc has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Domoticz and evcc free and open-source?
Yes. Domoticz is licensed under GPL-3.0 and evcc under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Domoticz and evcc with Docker?
Domoticz: yes. evcc: yes.