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Gladys Assistant 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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GL Gladys Assistant Privacy-first home automation platform for everyone VS Z- Z-Wave JS UI Full-featured Z-Wave control panel and MQTT gateway
FeatureGladys AssistantZ-Wave JS UI
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageJavaScriptVue
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 3,098★ 1,234
First released20172018
ReplacesSmartThings, Google HomeSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose Gladys Assistant if…

  • Strong privacy focus
  • Beginner-friendly
Gladys Assistant details

Choose Z-Wave JS UI if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gladys Assistant or Z-Wave JS UI better?

Gladys Assistant 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 Gladys Assistant and Z-Wave JS UI free and open-source?

Yes. Gladys Assistant 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 Gladys Assistant and Z-Wave JS UI with Docker?

Gladys Assistant: yes. Z-Wave JS UI: yes.

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