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Habapp vs Huginn

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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HA Habapp Python rules engine for openHAB and MQTT VS HU Huginn Agents that monitor and act on your behalf
FeatureHabappHuginn
CategoryHome AutomationAutomation & Workflows
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguagePythonRuby
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 56★ 49,759
First released20192013
ReplacesIFTTTIFTTT, Zapier

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 Huginn if…

  • Very flexible automation
  • Good for web monitoring
  • No vendor lock-in
Huginn details

Frequently asked questions

Is Habapp or Huginn better?

Neither is universally better. Huginn has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Habapp and Huginn free and open-source?

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

Can I run Habapp and Huginn with Docker?

Habapp: yes. Huginn: yes.

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