Jeedom vs ioBroker
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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ioBroker
Integration platform for the Internet of Things
| Feature | Jeedom | ioBroker |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Shell |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 413 | ★ 1,373 |
| First released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Replaces | SmartThings, Hubitat | SmartThings, Hubitat |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Jeedom or ioBroker better?
Neither is universally better. ioBroker has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Jeedom and ioBroker free and open-source?
Yes. Jeedom is licensed under GPL-2.0 and ioBroker under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jeedom and ioBroker with Docker?
Jeedom: yes. ioBroker: yes.