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EMQX 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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EM EMQX Scalable MQTT broker VS DO Domoticz Plugin Hub Local home automation hub with broad device support
FeatureEMQXDomoticz Plugin Hub
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguageErlangCoffeeScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 16,599★ 599
First released20262013
Replaces—SmartThings

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
EMQX details

Choose Domoticz Plugin Hub if…

  • Lightweight
  • Simple rule system
Domoticz Plugin Hub details

Frequently asked questions

Is EMQX or Domoticz Plugin Hub 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 Domoticz Plugin Hub free and open-source?

Yes. EMQX is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Domoticz Plugin Hub under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run EMQX and Domoticz Plugin Hub with Docker?

EMQX: yes. Domoticz Plugin Hub: check the project docs for container support.

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