Domoticz vs Z-Wave JS UI
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
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Z-Wave JS UI
Full-featured Z-Wave control panel and MQTT gateway
| Feature | Domoticz | Z-Wave JS UI |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C++ | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,791 | ★ 1,234 |
| First released | 2012 | 2018 |
| Replaces | SmartThings | SmartThings |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Domoticz or Z-Wave JS UI better?
Neither is universally better. Domoticz has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Domoticz and Z-Wave JS UI free and open-source?
Yes. Domoticz is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Z-Wave JS UI under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Domoticz and Z-Wave JS UI with Docker?
Domoticz: yes. Z-Wave JS UI: yes.
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