Tasmoadmin vs Homebridge
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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Homebridge
Bring non-HomeKit smart devices into Apple Home
| Feature | Tasmoadmin | Homebridge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 974 | ★ 25,444 |
| First released | 2018 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Tuya Smart | Apple HomeKit hubs |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Tasmoadmin or Homebridge better?
Neither is universally better. Homebridge has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Tasmoadmin and Homebridge free and open-source?
Yes. Tasmoadmin is licensed under MIT and Homebridge under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tasmoadmin and Homebridge with Docker?
Tasmoadmin: yes. Homebridge: yes.