evcc vs ESPEasy
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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ESPEasy
Multifunctional firmware for ESP8266 and ESP32 sensors
| Feature | evcc | ESPEasy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,054 | ★ 3,536 |
| First released | 2019 | 2015 |
| Replaces | SmartThings | Tuya |
Why pick each one
Choose ESPEasy if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Active community (3.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in C++
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is evcc or ESPEasy 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 ESPEasy free and open-source?
Yes. evcc is licensed under MIT and ESPEasy under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run evcc and ESPEasy with Docker?
evcc: yes. ESPEasy: check the project docs for container support.