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evcc vs Domoticz Plugin Hub

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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EV evcc Solar-aware electric vehicle charging controller VS DO Domoticz Plugin Hub Local home automation hub with broad device support
FeatureevccDomoticz Plugin Hub
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITGPL-2.0
LanguageGoCoffeeScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarybare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 7,054★ 599
First released20192013
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose evcc if…

  • Maximizes solar self-use
  • Wide hardware support
  • Lightweight
evcc details

Choose Domoticz Plugin Hub if…

  • Lightweight
  • Simple rule system
Domoticz Plugin Hub details

Frequently asked questions

Is evcc or Domoticz Plugin Hub better?

Neither is universally better. evcc has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are evcc and Domoticz Plugin Hub free and open-source?

Yes. evcc is licensed under MIT and Domoticz Plugin Hub under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run evcc and Domoticz Plugin Hub with Docker?

evcc: yes. Domoticz Plugin Hub: check the project docs for container support.

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