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Mozilla WebThings Gateway vs Domoticz Plugin Hub

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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MO Mozilla WebThings Gateway Open gateway for the decentralized web of things VS DO Domoticz Plugin Hub Local home automation hub with broad device support
FeatureMozilla WebThings GatewayDomoticz Plugin Hub
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMPL-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptCoffeeScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, dockerbare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 2,643★ 599
First released20182013
ReplacesSmartThings, Google HomeSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose Mozilla WebThings Gateway if…

  • Open standards-based
  • Privacy-focused
Mozilla WebThings Gateway details

Choose Domoticz Plugin Hub if…

  • Lightweight
  • Simple rule system
Domoticz Plugin Hub details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mozilla WebThings Gateway or Domoticz Plugin Hub 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 Mozilla WebThings Gateway and Domoticz Plugin Hub free and open-source?

Yes. Mozilla WebThings Gateway is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Domoticz Plugin Hub under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mozilla WebThings Gateway and Domoticz Plugin Hub with Docker?

Mozilla WebThings Gateway: yes. Domoticz Plugin Hub: check the project docs for container support.

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