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OpenHAB Cloud vs Z-Wave JS UI

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 Z- Z-Wave JS UI Full-featured Z-Wave control panel and MQTT gateway
FeatureOpenHAB CloudZ-Wave JS UI
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseEPL-2.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptVue
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 306★ 1,234
First released20142018
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose OpenHAB Cloud if…

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

Choose Z-Wave JS UI if…

  • Excellent Z-Wave support
  • Integrates with Home Assistant
Z-Wave JS UI details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenHAB Cloud or Z-Wave JS UI better?

Z-Wave JS UI 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 Z-Wave JS UI free and open-source?

Yes. OpenHAB Cloud is licensed under EPL-2.0 and Z-Wave JS UI under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OpenHAB Cloud and Z-Wave JS UI with Docker?

OpenHAB Cloud: yes. Z-Wave JS UI: yes.

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