Jeedom vs Mozilla WebThings Gateway
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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Jeedom
Flexible open-source home automation platform
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Mozilla WebThings Gateway
Open gateway for the decentralized web of things
| Feature | Jeedom | Mozilla WebThings Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | bare-metal, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 413 | ★ 2,643 |
| First released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Replaces | SmartThings, Hubitat | SmartThings, Google Home |
Why pick each one
Choose Mozilla WebThings Gateway if…
- Open standards-based
- Privacy-focused
Frequently asked questions
Is Jeedom or Mozilla WebThings Gateway better?
Neither is universally better. Mozilla WebThings Gateway has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Jeedom and Mozilla WebThings Gateway free and open-source?
Yes. Jeedom is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Mozilla WebThings Gateway under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jeedom and Mozilla WebThings Gateway with Docker?
Jeedom: yes. Mozilla WebThings Gateway: yes.