Gladys Assistant vs Tasmota
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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Gladys Assistant
Privacy-first home automation platform for everyone
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Tasmota
Open-source firmware for ESP-based smart devices
| Feature | Gladys Assistant | Tasmota |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | C |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 16 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,098 | ★ 24,662 |
| First released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Replaces | SmartThings, Google Home | Tuya Cloud |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Gladys Assistant or Tasmota better?
Neither is universally better. Tasmota has the larger community, while Gladys Assistant is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Gladys Assistant and Tasmota free and open-source?
Yes. Gladys Assistant is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Tasmota under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gladys Assistant and Tasmota with Docker?
Gladys Assistant: yes. Tasmota: check the project docs for container support.