Find My Device vs Homebridge
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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Find My Device
Server for saving location data send by FMD
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Homebridge
Bring non-HomeKit smart devices into Apple Home
| Feature | Find My Device | Homebridge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 70 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 25,444 |
| First released | 2024 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Googles FindMyDevice | Apple HomeKit hubs |
Why pick each one
Choose Find My Device if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Tiny footprint — runs in 70 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Find My Device or Homebridge better?
Neither is universally better. Homebridge has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Find My Device and Homebridge free and open-source?
Yes. Find My Device is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later and Homebridge under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Find My Device and Homebridge with Docker?
Find My Device: check the project docs for container support. Homebridge: yes.