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Domoticz Plugin Hub vs Zigbee2MQTT

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 ZI Zigbee2MQTT Bridge Zigbee devices to MQTT without vendor hubs
FeatureDomoticz Plugin HubZigbee2MQTT
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseGPL-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguageCoffeeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 599★ 15,477
First released20132018
ReplacesSmartThingsSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose Domoticz Plugin Hub if…

  • Lightweight
  • Simple rule system
Domoticz Plugin Hub details

Choose Zigbee2MQTT if…

  • Frees devices from vendor hubs
  • Wide device support
  • Local control
Zigbee2MQTT details

Frequently asked questions

Is Domoticz Plugin Hub or Zigbee2MQTT better?

Neither is universally better. Zigbee2MQTT has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Domoticz Plugin Hub and Zigbee2MQTT free and open-source?

Yes. Domoticz Plugin Hub is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Zigbee2MQTT under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Domoticz Plugin Hub and Zigbee2MQTT with Docker?

Domoticz Plugin Hub: check the project docs for container support. Zigbee2MQTT: yes.

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