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homebridge vs linux-android
homebridge has 25,499 GitHub stars, 2,011 forks, 21 open issues and last shipped 23 days ago. linux-android has 3,545 stars, 264 forks, 3 open issues and last shipped 27 days ago. homebridge leads on adoption by 619% (25,499 vs 3,545 stars). homebridge is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; linux-android is written in Shell under MIT. homebridge has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, linux-android 7%. homebridge 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 | linux-android | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 25K | ★ 3.5K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Written in | TypeScript | Shell |
| Last push | 2026-08-30 | 2026-08-26 |
| Forks | ⑂ 2.0K | ⑂ 264 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick homebridge if
- You weight community size — 25K 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 linux-android if
- You want the linux-android feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches Shell
- You evaluated both and linux-android fits your workflow better
About homebridge
Homebridge is a lightweight, free and open source Node.js server that emulates the HomeKit Accessory Protocol (HAP) on a home network, so that smart home devices without native HomeKit support can be controlled through Apple's Home app and Siri.
read the full homebridge overview →
About linux-android
linux android is a collection of Shell scripts that turns an old 64 bit Android phone into either a GPU accelerated Linux desktop or a Home Assistant smart home server using Termux — with no root, no PC and no cloud — and it is aimed at people who want to reuse spare hardware instead of buying new machines or renting cloud capacity.
read the full linux-android overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is homebridge or linux-android more popular?
homebridge has 25,499 GitHub stars and linux-android has 3,545. homebridge has the larger community by that measure.
Are homebridge and linux-android free?
Both are open source. homebridge is licensed under Apache-2.0 and linux-android under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between homebridge and linux-android?
homebridge is written in TypeScript and linux-android in Shell. 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 linux-android?
Choose homebridge if you want the larger community (25,499 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose linux-android if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.