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Homebridge vs Scrypted

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 SC Scrypted High-performance smart home and camera platform
FeatureHomebridgeScrypted
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 25,444★ 5,839
First released20142021
ReplacesApple HomeKit hubsGoogle Home

Why pick each one

Choose Homebridge if…

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

Choose Scrypted if…

  • Excellent camera integration
  • Cross-ecosystem
  • Fast
Scrypted details

Frequently asked questions

Is Homebridge or Scrypted better?

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

Are Homebridge and Scrypted free and open-source?

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

Can I run Homebridge and Scrypted with Docker?

Homebridge: yes. Scrypted: yes.

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