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homebridge vs frontend
homebridge has 25,538 GitHub stars, 2,011 forks, 21 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. frontend has 5,778 stars, 3,932 forks, 383 open issues and last shipped yesterday. homebridge leads on adoption by 342% (25,538 vs 5,778 stars). homebridge is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; frontend is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0. homebridge has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, frontend 68%. frontend 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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| homebridge | frontend | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 26K | ★ 5.8K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-01 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 2.0K | ⑂ 3.9K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick homebridge if
- You weight community size — 26K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick frontend if
- You want the frontend feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and frontend fits your workflow better
About homebridge
Homebridge Homebridge is a lightweight Node.js server you can run on your home network to emulate the HomeKit Accessory Protocol (HAP). It supports plugins, which are community contributed modules that provide a basic bridge from HomeKit to various 3rd party APIs provided by manufacturers of "smart home" devices. From v2, plugins can also expose accessories over Matter for use with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings and other Matter capable controllers. Homebridge is a free, non commercial, community driven open source project. It is not affiliated with Apple, Google, Amazon, or the Connectivity…
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About frontend
Home Assistant Frontend This is the repository for the official Home Assistant frontend. View demo of Home Assistant More information about Home Assistant Frontend development instructions Development Initial setup: script/setup Development: Instructions Production build: pnpm build Gallery: cd gallery && script/develop gallery Frontend development Classic environment A complete guide can be found at the following link. It describes a short guide for the build of project. License Home Assistant is open source and Apache 2 licensed. Feel free to browse the repository, learn and reuse parts in your own projects…
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Frequently asked questions
Is homebridge or frontend more popular?
homebridge has 25,538 GitHub stars and frontend has 5,778. homebridge has the larger community by that measure.
Are homebridge and frontend free?
Both are open source. homebridge is licensed under Apache-2.0 and frontend under Apache-2.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between homebridge and frontend?
homebridge is written in TypeScript and frontend 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, homebridge or frontend?
Choose homebridge if you want the larger community (25,538 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose frontend if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.