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Tasmota vs TinyTuya 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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TA Tasmota Open-source firmware for ESP-based smart devices VS TI TinyTuya Server Local control library and server for Tuya devices
FeatureTasmotaTinyTuya Server
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageCPython
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM16 MB128 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcebare-metal, docker
GitHub stars★ 24,662★ 1,697
First released20162020
ReplacesTuya CloudTuya Smart app

Why pick each one

Choose Tasmota if…

  • Total local control
  • Huge device support
Tasmota details

Choose TinyTuya Server if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.7k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Python
TinyTuya Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Tasmota or TinyTuya Server 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 Tasmota and TinyTuya Server free and open-source?

Yes. Tasmota is licensed under GPL-3.0 and TinyTuya Server under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Tasmota and TinyTuya Server with Docker?

Tasmota: check the project docs for container support. TinyTuya Server: yes.

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