Habapp vs Goeland
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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Habapp
Python rules engine for openHAB and MQTT
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Goeland
Feed aggregator that forwards items to email and webhooks
| Feature | Habapp | Goeland |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | RSS & News Readers |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 56 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaces | IFTTT | Feedly, 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 Goeland if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Habapp or Goeland better?
Neither is universally better. Goeland has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Habapp and Goeland free and open-source?
Yes. Habapp is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Goeland under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Habapp and Goeland with Docker?
Habapp: yes. Goeland: yes.