Jeedom vs openHAB
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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openHAB
Vendor-neutral open-source home automation
| Feature | Jeedom | openHAB |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | GPL-2.0 | EPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 413 | ★ 1,134 |
| First released | 2013 | 2010 |
| Replaces | SmartThings, Hubitat | SmartThings, Google Home |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Jeedom or openHAB better?
Neither is universally better. openHAB has the larger community, while Jeedom is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Jeedom and openHAB free and open-source?
Yes. Jeedom is licensed under GPL-2.0 and openHAB under EPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jeedom and openHAB with Docker?
Jeedom: yes. openHAB: yes.