ntfy vs Sonoff DIY Tools

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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FeaturentfySonoff DIY Tools
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarysource, docker
GitHub stars★ 33,263★ 3,290
First released20212019
ReplacesPushover, PushbulleteWeLink Cloud

Why pick each one

Choose ntfy if…

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

Choose Sonoff DIY Tools if…

  • Frees devices from the cloud
  • Active maintenance
Sonoff DIY Tools details

Frequently asked questions

Is ntfy or Sonoff DIY Tools better?

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

Are ntfy and Sonoff DIY Tools free and open-source?

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

Can I run ntfy and Sonoff DIY Tools with Docker?

ntfy: yes. Sonoff DIY Tools: yes.

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