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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Habapp
Python rules engine for openHAB and MQTT
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HASS.Agent
Windows companion for Home Assistant control
| Feature | Habapp | HASS.Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 56 | ★ 1,281 |
| First released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Replaces | IFTTT | IFTTT |
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
Choose HASS.Agent if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in C#
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.