Jeedom vs Homebridge

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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FeatureJeedomHomebridge
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseGPL-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, dockerdocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 413★ 25,444
First released20132014
ReplacesSmartThings, HubitatApple HomeKit hubs

Why pick each one

Choose Jeedom if…

  • Flexible and extensible
  • Strong in the French community
Jeedom details

Choose Homebridge if…

  • Huge plugin ecosystem
  • Brings devices into Apple Home
Homebridge details

Frequently asked questions

Is Jeedom or Homebridge better?

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

Are Jeedom and Homebridge free and open-source?

Yes. Jeedom is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Homebridge under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Jeedom and Homebridge with Docker?

Jeedom: yes. Homebridge: yes.

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