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OpenHAB Cloud 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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OP OpenHAB Cloud Companion cloud service for remote openHAB access VS ZI Zigbee2MQTT Bridge Zigbee devices to MQTT without vendor hubs
FeatureOpenHAB CloudZigbee2MQTT
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseEPL-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 306★ 15,477
First released20142018
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose OpenHAB Cloud if…

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

Choose Zigbee2MQTT if…

  • Frees devices from vendor hubs
  • Wide device support
  • Local control
Zigbee2MQTT details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenHAB Cloud or Zigbee2MQTT better?

Zigbee2MQTT is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OpenHAB Cloud if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are OpenHAB Cloud and Zigbee2MQTT free and open-source?

Yes. OpenHAB Cloud is licensed under EPL-2.0 and Zigbee2MQTT under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OpenHAB Cloud and Zigbee2MQTT with Docker?

OpenHAB Cloud: yes. Zigbee2MQTT: yes.

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