WLED vs Home Assistant Floorplan
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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WLED
Firmware for controlling addressable LED strips
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Home Assistant Floorplan
Interactive SVG floorplan UI for Home Assistant
| Feature | WLED | Home Assistant Floorplan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 16 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 18,518 | ★ 1,585 |
| First released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Philips Hue | Control4 |
Why pick each one
Choose Home Assistant Floorplan if…
- Highly visual control
- Very customizable
Frequently asked questions
Is WLED or Home Assistant Floorplan better?
WLED is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Home Assistant Floorplan if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are WLED and Home Assistant Floorplan free and open-source?
Yes. WLED is licensed under MIT and Home Assistant Floorplan under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run WLED and Home Assistant Floorplan with Docker?
WLED: check the project docs for container support. Home Assistant Floorplan: check the project docs for container support.