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TinyTuya Server 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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TI TinyTuya Server Local control library and server for Tuya devices VS ZI Zigbee2MQTT Bridge Zigbee devices to MQTT without vendor hubs
FeatureTinyTuya ServerZigbee2MQTT
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguagePythonTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, dockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 1,697★ 15,477
First released20202018
ReplacesTuya Smart appSmartThings

Why pick each one

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

Choose Zigbee2MQTT if…

  • Frees devices from vendor hubs
  • Wide device support
  • Local control
Zigbee2MQTT details

Frequently asked questions

Is TinyTuya Server or Zigbee2MQTT better?

Neither is universally better. Zigbee2MQTT has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are TinyTuya Server and Zigbee2MQTT free and open-source?

Yes. TinyTuya Server is licensed under MIT and Zigbee2MQTT under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run TinyTuya Server and Zigbee2MQTT with Docker?

TinyTuya Server: yes. Zigbee2MQTT: yes.

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