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espectre vs homebridge-config-ui-x
espectre has 9,389 GitHub stars, 709 forks, 13 open issues and last shipped yesterday. homebridge-config-ui-x has 2,801 stars, 447 forks, 20 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. espectre leads on adoption by 235% (9,389 vs 2,801 stars). espectre is written in Python under GPL-3.0; homebridge-config-ui-x is written in TypeScript under MIT. espectre has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, homebridge-config-ui-x 16%. espectre was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| espectre | homebridge-config-ui-x | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 9.4K | ★ 2.8K |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Written in | Python | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-21 |
| Forks | ⑂ 709 | ⑂ 447 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick espectre if
- You weight community size — 9.4K stars and counting
- You want the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick homebridge-config-ui-x if
- You want the homebridge-config-ui-x feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and homebridge-config-ui-x fits your workflow better
About espectre
ESPectre is an open source Wi Fi CSI motion sensing platform that turns a supported ESP32 board into a private, local motion sensor reporting movement in real time, and it is built for embedded developers, Home Assistant users, and DIY builders who want room level sensing without cameras, microphones, wearables, or dedicated radar hardware.
read the full espectre overview →
About homebridge-config-ui-x
Homebridge Config UI X is the web based management tool for Homebridge: it lets anyone running a Homebridge smart home bridge install plugins, edit configuration, monitor logs and back up their instance from a browser instead of from the command line.
read the full homebridge-config-ui-x overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is espectre or homebridge-config-ui-x more popular?
espectre has 9,389 GitHub stars and homebridge-config-ui-x has 2,801. espectre has the larger community by that measure.
Are espectre and homebridge-config-ui-x free?
Both are open source. espectre is licensed under GPL-3.0 and homebridge-config-ui-x under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between espectre and homebridge-config-ui-x?
espectre is written in Python and homebridge-config-ui-x in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, espectre or homebridge-config-ui-x?
Choose espectre if you want the larger community (9,389 stars) or its GPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose homebridge-config-ui-x if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.