Home automation platform.
Internet of Things (IoT)Apache-2.0
Self-hosted Internet of Things (IoT)
SelfHostHub lists 20 open-source Internet of Things projects you can host on your own server. The most-starred on GitHub are Home Assistant (91,590 stars), Tasmota (24,876 stars) and Node RED (23,756 stars). 11 of them document a Docker install, and 6 offer a live demo you can try first.
Replacing a paid app? See open-source alternatives to SmartThings.
Tasmota
25kOpen source firmware for ESP devices. Total local control with quick setup and updates. Control using MQTT, Web UI, HTTP or serial. Automate using timers, rules or scripts. Integration with home automation solutions.
Internet of Things (IoT)GPL-3.0
Node RED
24kBrowser-based flow editor that helps you wiring hardware devices, APIs and online services to create IoT solutions.
Internet of Things (IoT)Apache-2.0
Thingsboard
23kIoT Platform - Device management, data collection, processing and visualization.
Internet of Things (IoT)Apache-2.0
EMQX
17kScalable MQTT broker. Connect 100M+ IoT devices in one single cluster, move and process real-time IoT data with 1M msg/s throughput at 1ms latency.
Internet of Things (IoT)Apache-2.0
evcc
7.4kExtensible Electric Vehicle Charge Controller and home energy management system.
Internet of Things (IoT)MIT
Domoticz
3.8kHome Automation System that lets you monitor and configure various devices like: Lights, Switches, various sensors/meters like Temperature, Rain, Wind, UV, Electra, Gas, Water and much more.
Internet of Things (IoT)GPL-3.0
Gladys
3.2kPrivacy-first home assistant.
Internet of Things (IoT)Apache-2.0
WebThings is an open source implementation of the Web of Things, including the WebThings Gateway and the WebThings Framework.
Internet of Things (IoT)MPL-2.0
OpenRemote
1.9kIoT Asset management, Flow Rules and WHEN-THEN rules, Data visualization, Edge Gateway.
Internet of Things (IoT)AGPL-3.0
ioBroker
1.4kIntegration platform for the Internet of Things, focused on building automation, smart metering, ambient assisted living, process automation, visualization and data logging.
Internet of Things (IoT)MIT
openHAB
1.2kVendor and technology agnostic open source software for home automation.
Internet of Things (IoT)EPL-2.0
Open source software for sprinkler/irrigation control.
Internet of Things (IoT)GPL-3.0
FlowForge
401Deploy Node-RED applications in a reliable, scalable and secure manner. The FlowForge platform provides DevOps capabilities for Node-RED development teams.
Internet of Things (IoT)Apache-2.0
FMD Server
222A server to communicate with the FMD (Find My Device) Android app, to locate and control your devices.
Internet of Things (IoT)GPL-3.0
SOLECTRUS
166Photovoltaic dashboard that displays energy production and consumption with cost and savings calculations.
Internet of Things (IoT)AGPL-3.0
Web-based serial interface and charting tool for visualizing and logging data from UART pollution sensors (PM2.5, VOC, etc). Features live data acquisition, dynamic charts, CSV export, and webhook integration.
Internet of Things (IoT)MIT
LHA
13Light Home Automation application that is fully extensible using Blockly, HTML or Lua. It includes extensions such as ConBee, Philips Hue or Z-Wave JS.
Internet of Things (IoT)MIT
Onloc
11Track and share your location in real time. Control and lock stolen or lost phones.
Internet of Things (IoT)AGPL-3.0
Automate common tasks in the household like switching lamps and heating. It can also be used to log events like temperature or power consumption. You can control it via web or smartphone frontends, telnet or TCP/IP directly.
Internet of Things (IoT)GPL-3.0
How to choose self-hosted Internet of Things software
- Check project health. Stars show popularity, not maintenance. Open the source repository and look at recent commits and releases.
- Match the licence to your use. 8 use a GPL-family licence (copyleft, including AGPL) and 11 use a permissive licence such as MIT, Apache-2.0 or BSD. AGPL matters if you modify the software and offer it to others over a network.
- Pick a stack you can run. The most common platforms here are Docker (11), Nodejs (5), Java (3) and Python (2). Docker is usually the easiest path for a home server or VPS.
- Try before you migrate. Use a live demo where one exists (6 here), or a throwaway container first, and confirm it can import your existing data before switching.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular self-hosted Internet of Things software?
By GitHub stars, the top projects in this category are Home Assistant (91,590 stars), Tasmota (24,876 stars) and Node RED (23,756 stars).
How many open-source Internet of Things tools are listed?
20 projects are currently listed in the Internet of Things category on SelfHostHub.
Which licences do self-hosted Internet of Things projects use?
The most common licences in this category are Apache-2.0 (6), GPL-3.0 (5) and MIT (4).
Can I run these Internet of Things tools with Docker?
11 of the 20 projects list Docker as a supported platform. Check each project's documentation for the exact install steps.