Jeedom 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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Jeedom
Flexible open-source home automation platform
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evcc
Solar-aware electric vehicle charging controller
| Feature | Jeedom | evcc |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 413 | ★ 7,054 |
| First released | 2013 | 2019 |
| Replaces | SmartThings, Hubitat | SmartThings |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Jeedom 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 Jeedom and evcc free and open-source?
Yes. Jeedom is licensed under GPL-2.0 and evcc under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jeedom and evcc with Docker?
Jeedom: yes. evcc: yes.