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Gladys Assistant vs Zwave-JS Server

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 ZW Zwave-JS Server Small server wrapping the Z-Wave JS driver over WebSocket
FeatureGladys AssistantZwave-JS Server
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 3,098★ 162
First released20172021
ReplacesSmartThings, Google HomeSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose Gladys Assistant if…

  • Strong privacy focus
  • Beginner-friendly
Gladys Assistant details

Choose Zwave-JS Server if…

  • Decouples driver from clients
  • Reliable
Zwave-JS Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Gladys Assistant or Zwave-JS Server better?

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

Are Gladys Assistant and Zwave-JS Server free and open-source?

Yes. Gladys Assistant is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Zwave-JS Server under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Gladys Assistant and Zwave-JS Server with Docker?

Gladys Assistant: yes. Zwave-JS Server: yes.

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