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ntfy vs OpenBeken

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 OP OpenBeken Tasmota-like firmware for non-ESP smart devices
FeaturentfyOpenBeken
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageGoC
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarybare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 33,263★ 2,230
First released20212021
ReplacesPushover, PushbulletTuya Cloud

Why pick each one

Choose ntfy if…

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

Choose OpenBeken if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Active community (2.2k GitHub stars)
  • Written in C
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
OpenBeken details

Frequently asked questions

Is ntfy or OpenBeken better?

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

Are ntfy and OpenBeken free and open-source?

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

Can I run ntfy and OpenBeken with Docker?

ntfy: yes. OpenBeken: check the project docs for container support.

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