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Domoticz Plugin Hub vs Mosquitto

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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DO Domoticz Plugin Hub Local home automation hub with broad device support VS MO Mosquitto Lightweight MQTT message broker
FeatureDomoticz Plugin HubMosquitto
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseGPL-2.0EPL-2.0
LanguageCoffeeScriptC
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB64 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 599★ 11,101
First released20132009
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose Domoticz Plugin Hub if…

  • Lightweight
  • Simple rule system
Domoticz Plugin Hub details

Choose Mosquitto if…

  • Extremely lightweight
  • Rock-solid reliability
  • Ubiquitous in smart homes
Mosquitto details

Frequently asked questions

Is Domoticz Plugin Hub or Mosquitto better?

Mosquitto is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Domoticz Plugin Hub if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Domoticz Plugin Hub and Mosquitto free and open-source?

Yes. Domoticz Plugin Hub is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Mosquitto under EPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Domoticz Plugin Hub and Mosquitto with Docker?

Domoticz Plugin Hub: check the project docs for container support. Mosquitto: yes.

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