evcc vs Hyperion
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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evcc
Solar-aware electric vehicle charging controller
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Hyperion
Ambient lighting software for screens and media
| Feature | evcc | Hyperion |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,054 | ★ 3,824 |
| First released | 2019 | 2016 |
| Replaces | SmartThings | Philips Hue Sync, Govee Immersion |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is evcc or Hyperion 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 Hyperion free and open-source?
Yes. evcc is licensed under MIT and Hyperion under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run evcc and Hyperion with Docker?
evcc: yes. Hyperion: yes.