Homebridge vs Wyoming Satellite
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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Homebridge
Bring non-HomeKit smart devices into Apple Home
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Wyoming Satellite
Remote voice satellite for Home Assistant assist
| Feature | Homebridge | Wyoming Satellite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 25,444 | ★ 1,243 |
| First released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Apple HomeKit hubs | Amazon Echo, Google Nest |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Homebridge or Wyoming Satellite better?
Homebridge is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Wyoming Satellite if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Homebridge and Wyoming Satellite free and open-source?
Yes. Homebridge is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Wyoming Satellite under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Homebridge and Wyoming Satellite with Docker?
Homebridge: yes. Wyoming Satellite: check the project docs for container support.