Tasmoadmin vs ESPHome Web Tools
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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Tasmoadmin
Central management panel for many Tasmota devices
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ESPHome Web Tools
Browser-based flasher for ESPHome smart devices
| Feature | Tasmoadmin | ESPHome Web Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 32 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | source, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 974 | ★ 59 |
| First released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Tuya Smart | Tuya Smart |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Tasmoadmin or ESPHome Web Tools better?
Neither is universally better. Tasmoadmin has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Tasmoadmin and ESPHome Web Tools free and open-source?
Yes. Tasmoadmin is licensed under MIT and ESPHome Web Tools under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tasmoadmin and ESPHome Web Tools with Docker?
Tasmoadmin: yes. ESPHome Web Tools: check the project docs for container support.