Rhasspy vs Zigbee2MQTT
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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Rhasspy
Offline, private voice assistant for home automation
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Zigbee2MQTT
Bridge Zigbee devices to MQTT without vendor hubs
| Feature | Rhasspy | Zigbee2MQTT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Shell | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,752 | ★ 15,477 |
| First released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | SmartThings |
Why pick each one
Choose Zigbee2MQTT if…
- Frees devices from vendor hubs
- Wide device support
- Local control
Frequently asked questions
Is Rhasspy or Zigbee2MQTT better?
Zigbee2MQTT is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Rhasspy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Rhasspy and Zigbee2MQTT free and open-source?
Yes. Rhasspy is licensed under MIT and Zigbee2MQTT under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Rhasspy and Zigbee2MQTT with Docker?
Rhasspy: yes. Zigbee2MQTT: yes.