Hyperion vs ntfy

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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FeatureHyperionntfy
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageC++Go
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, bare-metaldocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 3,824★ 33,263
First released20162021
ReplacesPhilips Hue Sync, Govee ImmersionPushover, Pushbullet

Why pick each one

Choose Hyperion if…

  • Immersive bias lighting
  • Cross-platform
Hyperion details

Choose ntfy if…

  • Extremely easy to use
  • Cross-platform apps
ntfy details

Frequently asked questions

Is Hyperion or ntfy better?

ntfy 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 Hyperion and ntfy free and open-source?

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

Can I run Hyperion and ntfy with Docker?

Hyperion: yes. ntfy: yes.

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