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WLED vs SOLECTRUS

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 SO SOLECTRUS Photovoltaic dashboard that displays energy production and consumption
FeatureWLEDSOLECTRUS
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageC++Ruby
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM16 MB512 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 18,518★ 161
First released20162026
ReplacesPhilips Hue—

Why pick each one

Choose WLED if…

  • Easy to flash and use
  • Vibrant effects
WLED details

Choose SOLECTRUS if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Ruby
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
SOLECTRUS details

Frequently asked questions

Is WLED or SOLECTRUS better?

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

Are WLED and SOLECTRUS free and open-source?

Yes. WLED is licensed under MIT and SOLECTRUS under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run WLED and SOLECTRUS with Docker?

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

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