Domoticz vs ntfy

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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FeatureDomoticzntfy
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageC++Go
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 3,791★ 33,263
First released20122021
ReplacesSmartThingsPushover, Pushbullet

Why pick each one

Choose Domoticz if…

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

Choose ntfy if…

  • Extremely easy to use
  • Cross-platform apps
ntfy details

Frequently asked questions

Is Domoticz or ntfy better?

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

Are Domoticz and ntfy free and open-source?

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

Can I run Domoticz and ntfy with Docker?

Domoticz: yes. ntfy: yes.

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