Theengs Gateway vs Homebridge
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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Theengs Gateway
BLE-to-MQTT gateway for hundreds of sensors
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Homebridge
Bring non-HomeKit smart devices into Apple Home
| Feature | Theengs Gateway | Homebridge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 171 | ★ 25,444 |
| First released | 2022 | 2014 |
| Replaces | SmartThings Hub | Apple HomeKit hubs |
Why pick each one
Choose Theengs Gateway if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Theengs Gateway or Homebridge better?
Neither is universally better. Homebridge has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Theengs Gateway and Homebridge free and open-source?
Yes. Theengs Gateway is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Homebridge under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Theengs Gateway and Homebridge with Docker?
Theengs Gateway: yes. Homebridge: yes.