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Domoticz Plugin Hub vs Gladys Assistant

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 GL Gladys Assistant Privacy-first home automation platform for everyone
FeatureDomoticz Plugin HubGladys Assistant
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseGPL-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageCoffeeScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 599★ 3,098
First released20132017
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings, Google Home

Why pick each one

Choose Domoticz Plugin Hub if…

  • Lightweight
  • Simple rule system
Domoticz Plugin Hub details

Choose Gladys Assistant if…

  • Strong privacy focus
  • Beginner-friendly
Gladys Assistant details

Frequently asked questions

Is Domoticz Plugin Hub or Gladys Assistant better?

Gladys Assistant 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 Gladys Assistant free and open-source?

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

Can I run Domoticz Plugin Hub and Gladys Assistant with Docker?

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

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