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ntfy vs EMHASS

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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NT ntfy Send push notifications to your phone via simple HTTP VS EM EMHASS Energy management optimization for Home Assistant
FeaturentfyEMHASS
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM64 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 33,263★ 655
First released20212021
ReplacesPushover, PushbulletTesla Energy app

Why pick each one

Choose ntfy if…

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

Choose EMHASS if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Python
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
EMHASS details

Frequently asked questions

Is ntfy or EMHASS better?

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

Are ntfy and EMHASS free and open-source?

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

Can I run ntfy and EMHASS with Docker?

ntfy: yes. EMHASS: yes.

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