Theengs Gateway vs ntfy
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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ntfy
Send push notifications to your phone via simple HTTP
| Feature | Theengs Gateway | ntfy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 171 | ★ 33,263 |
| First released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Replaces | SmartThings Hub | Pushover, Pushbullet |
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 ntfy better?
Neither is universally better. ntfy has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Theengs Gateway and ntfy free and open-source?
Yes. Theengs Gateway is licensed under GPL-3.0 and ntfy under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Theengs Gateway and ntfy with Docker?
Theengs Gateway: yes. ntfy: yes.