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ntfy vs SOLECTRUS

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 SO SOLECTRUS Photovoltaic dashboard that displays energy production and consumption
FeaturentfySOLECTRUS
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoRuby
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 33,263★ 161
First released20212026
ReplacesPushover, Pushbullet—

Why pick each one

Choose ntfy if…

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

Choose SOLECTRUS if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Ruby
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
SOLECTRUS details

Frequently asked questions

Is ntfy or SOLECTRUS better?

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

Are ntfy and SOLECTRUS free and open-source?

Yes. ntfy is licensed under Apache-2.0 and SOLECTRUS under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run ntfy and SOLECTRUS with Docker?

ntfy: yes. SOLECTRUS: yes.

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