evcc 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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Featureevccntfy
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 7,054★ 33,263
First released20192021
ReplacesSmartThingsPushover, Pushbullet

Why pick each one

Choose evcc if…

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

Choose ntfy if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is evcc or ntfy better?

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

Are evcc and ntfy free and open-source?

Yes. evcc is licensed under MIT and ntfy under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run evcc and ntfy with Docker?

evcc: yes. ntfy: yes.

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