Bubble Card vs Hyperion
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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Bubble Card
Minimalist mobile-first card pack for Home Assistant
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Hyperion
Ambient lighting software for screens and media
| Feature | Bubble Card | Hyperion |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,481 | ★ 3,824 |
| First released | 2023 | 2016 |
| Replaces | SmartThings app | Philips Hue Sync, Govee Immersion |
Why pick each one
Choose Bubble Card if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (4.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Bubble Card or Hyperion better?
Bubble Card is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Hyperion if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Bubble Card and Hyperion free and open-source?
Yes. Bubble Card is licensed under MIT and Hyperion under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bubble Card and Hyperion with Docker?
Bubble Card: check the project docs for container support. Hyperion: yes.