EMQX vs Dahua2MQTT
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted home automation options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | EMQX | Dahua2MQTT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Erlang | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 16,599 | ★ 109 |
| First released | 2026 | 2020 |
| Replaces | — | Ring, Dahua DMSS |
Why pick each one
Choose EMQX if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 16.6k GitHub stars
- Written in Erlang
Choose Dahua2MQTT if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is EMQX or Dahua2MQTT better?
Neither is universally better. EMQX has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are EMQX and Dahua2MQTT free and open-source?
Yes. EMQX is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Dahua2MQTT under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EMQX and Dahua2MQTT with Docker?
EMQX: yes. Dahua2MQTT: yes.