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Home Assistant vs SmartHomeNG

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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HO Home Assistant Open-source home automation that puts privacy first VS SM SmartHomeNG Modular home automation framework with KNX focus
FeatureHome AssistantSmartHomeNG
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguagePythonPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, one-clickbare-metal, docker
GitHub stars★ 89,795★ 127
First released20132013
ReplacesSmartThings, Google HomeLoxone

Why pick each one

Choose Home Assistant if…

  • Huge device support
  • Local control and privacy
  • Very active community
Home Assistant details

Choose SmartHomeNG if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Python
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
SmartHomeNG details

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Assistant or SmartHomeNG better?

Home Assistant is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider SmartHomeNG if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Home Assistant and SmartHomeNG free and open-source?

Yes. Home Assistant is licensed under Apache-2.0 and SmartHomeNG under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Home Assistant and SmartHomeNG with Docker?

Home Assistant: yes. SmartHomeNG: yes.

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