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Homebridge 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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HO Homebridge Bring non-HomeKit smart devices into Apple Home VS HY Hyperion Ambient lighting software for screens and media
FeatureHomebridgeHyperion
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptC++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binarydocker, binary, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 25,444★ 3,824
First released20142016
ReplacesApple HomeKit hubsPhilips Hue Sync, Govee Immersion

Why pick each one

Choose Homebridge if…

  • Huge plugin ecosystem
  • Brings devices into Apple Home
Homebridge details

Choose Hyperion if…

  • Immersive bias lighting
  • Cross-platform
Hyperion details

Frequently asked questions

Is Homebridge or Hyperion better?

Homebridge 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 Homebridge and Hyperion free and open-source?

Yes. Homebridge is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Hyperion under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Homebridge and Hyperion with Docker?

Homebridge: yes. Hyperion: yes.

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