Tasmoadmin vs Zigbee2MQTT
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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Zigbee2MQTT
Bridge Zigbee devices to MQTT without vendor hubs
| Feature | Tasmoadmin | Zigbee2MQTT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 974 | ★ 15,477 |
| First released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Tuya Smart | SmartThings |
Why pick each one
Choose Zigbee2MQTT if…
- Frees devices from vendor hubs
- Wide device support
- Local control
Frequently asked questions
Is Tasmoadmin or Zigbee2MQTT better?
Neither is universally better. Zigbee2MQTT has the larger community, while Tasmoadmin is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Tasmoadmin and Zigbee2MQTT free and open-source?
Yes. Tasmoadmin is licensed under MIT and Zigbee2MQTT under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tasmoadmin and Zigbee2MQTT with Docker?
Tasmoadmin: yes. Zigbee2MQTT: yes.