OpenHAB Cloud vs ntfy

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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FeatureOpenHAB Cloudntfy
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseEPL-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptGo
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM512 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 306★ 33,263
First released20142021
ReplacesSmartThingsPushover, Pushbullet

Why pick each one

Choose OpenHAB Cloud if…

  • Keeps data under your control
  • Enables remote control
OpenHAB Cloud details

Choose ntfy if…

  • Extremely easy to use
  • Cross-platform apps
ntfy details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenHAB Cloud or ntfy better?

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

Are OpenHAB Cloud and ntfy free and open-source?

Yes. OpenHAB Cloud is licensed under EPL-2.0 and ntfy under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OpenHAB Cloud and ntfy with Docker?

OpenHAB Cloud: yes. ntfy: yes.

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