ntfy vs Z-Wave JS UI

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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FeaturentfyZ-Wave JS UI
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageGoVue
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 33,263★ 1,234
First released20212018
ReplacesPushover, PushbulletSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose ntfy if…

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

Choose Z-Wave JS UI if…

  • Excellent Z-Wave support
  • Integrates with Home Assistant
Z-Wave JS UI details

Frequently asked questions

Is ntfy or Z-Wave JS UI better?

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

Are ntfy and Z-Wave JS UI free and open-source?

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

Can I run ntfy and Z-Wave JS UI with Docker?

ntfy: yes. Z-Wave JS UI: yes.

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