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Habapp vs HASS.Agent

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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HA Habapp Python rules engine for openHAB and MQTT VS HA HASS.Agent Windows companion for Home Assistant control
FeatureHabappHASS.Agent
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupRead-the-docs project
Health score63 · Good83 · Excellent
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguagePythonC#
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalbinary, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 56★ 1,310
First released20192021
ReplacesIFTTTIFTTT

What are Habapp and HASS.Agent?

Habapp

HABApp is a Python framework for writing home automation rules against openHAB and MQTT. It enables complex, testable automation logic in plain Python.

  • Python automation rules
  • openHAB integration
  • MQTT support
  • Testable logic

HASS.Agent

HASS.Agent is a Windows companion application that exposes sensors and commands to Home Assistant, enabling PC monitoring and control. It supports notifications, media controls, and quick actions.

  • Windows sensors to HA
  • Remote PC commands
  • Notifications
  • Media controls

Habapp vs HASS.Agent: key differences

Habapp is written in Python, while HASS.Agent is built with C#. Licensing differs — Apache-2.0 for Habapp versus MIT for HASS.Agent. Habapp is the more established project (first released 2019), while HASS.Agent arrived in 2021. HASS.Agent has the considerably larger community, at 1,310 GitHub stars versus 56. Habapp lists first-class Docker deployment; HASS.Agent does not.

Why pick each one

Choose Habapp if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Python
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Habapp details

Choose HASS.Agent if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Active community (1.3k GitHub stars)
  • Written in C#
HASS.Agent details

Frequently asked questions

Is Habapp or HASS.Agent better?

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

Are Habapp and HASS.Agent free and open-source?

Yes. Habapp is licensed under Apache-2.0 and HASS.Agent under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Habapp and HASS.Agent with Docker?

Habapp: yes. HASS.Agent: check the project docs for container support.