OpenRemote 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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OpenRemote
IoT Asset management, Flow Rules and WHEN-THEN rules, Data
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Tasmota
Open-source firmware for ESP-based smart devices
| Feature | OpenRemote | Tasmota |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 16 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,835 | ★ 24,662 |
| First released | 2026 | 2016 |
| Replaces | — | Tuya Cloud |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenRemote if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenRemote or Tasmota better?
Neither is universally better. Tasmota has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are OpenRemote and Tasmota free and open-source?
Yes. OpenRemote is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tasmota under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenRemote and Tasmota with Docker?
OpenRemote: check the project docs for container support. Tasmota: check the project docs for container support.