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WLED vs Habapp

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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WL WLED Firmware for controlling addressable LED strips VS HA Habapp Python rules engine for openHAB and MQTT
FeatureWLEDHabapp
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageC++Python
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM16 MB128 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 18,518★ 56
First released20162019
ReplacesPhilips HueIFTTT

Why pick each one

Choose WLED if…

  • Easy to flash and use
  • Vibrant effects
WLED details

Choose Habapp if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Python
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Habapp details

Frequently asked questions

Is WLED or Habapp better?

WLED is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Habapp if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are WLED and Habapp free and open-source?

Yes. WLED is licensed under MIT and Habapp under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run WLED and Habapp with Docker?

WLED: check the project docs for container support. Habapp: yes.

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