Homebridge vs deCONZ
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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deCONZ
Zigbee gateway software for ConBee and RaspBee
| Feature | Homebridge | deCONZ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | TypeScript | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 25,444 | ★ 1,910 |
| First released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Apple HomeKit hubs | Philips Hue Bridge |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Homebridge or deCONZ better?
Homebridge is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider deCONZ if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Homebridge and deCONZ free and open-source?
Yes. Homebridge is licensed under Apache-2.0 and deCONZ under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Homebridge and deCONZ with Docker?
Homebridge: yes. deCONZ: yes.