Tasmoadmin vs WLED
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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WLED
Firmware for controlling addressable LED strips
| Feature | Tasmoadmin | WLED |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | PHP | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 16 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 974 | ★ 18,518 |
| First released | 2018 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Tuya Smart | Philips Hue |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Tasmoadmin or WLED better?
Neither is universally better. WLED has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Tasmoadmin and WLED free and open-source?
Yes. Tasmoadmin is licensed under MIT and WLED under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tasmoadmin and WLED with Docker?
Tasmoadmin: yes. WLED: check the project docs for container support.