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oomwoo vs homeThing
oomwoo has 11,156 GitHub stars, 699 forks, 3 open issues and last shipped yesterday. homeThing has 546 stars, 42 forks, 13 open issues and last shipped 29 days ago. oomwoo leads on adoption by 1,943% (11,156 vs 546 stars). oomwoo is written in Python under Apache-2.0; homeThing is written in C++ under GPL-3.0. oomwoo has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, homeThing 8%. oomwoo was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 2 topic tags (esp32, home-assistant), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
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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| oomwoo | homeThing | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 11K | ★ 546 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | Python | C++ |
| Last push | 2026-09-24 | 2026-08-27 |
| Forks | ⑂ 699 | ⑂ 42 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick oomwoo if
- You weight community size — 11K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick homeThing if
- You want the homeThing feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You evaluated both and homeThing fits your workflow better
About oomwoo
OOMWOO is an open source robot vacuum cleaner that you build yourself from a Raspberry Pi CM4 or CM5, 3D printed parts, Arduino and ESP32 electronics, and ROS2 software, aimed at makers and Home Assistant users who want a local, cloud free cleaning robot they can hack, repair, and extend.
read the full oomwoo overview →
About homeThing
homeThing is a collection of open source hardware and software — a 3D printable ESP32 remote, an ESPHome menu system, and components for controlling Home Assistant devices — for makers and Home Assistant users who want a battery powered physical remote with a screen and scroll wheel instead of a touch screen.
read the full homeThing overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is oomwoo or homeThing more popular?
oomwoo has 11,156 GitHub stars and homeThing has 546. oomwoo has the larger community by that measure.
Are oomwoo and homeThing free?
Both are open source. oomwoo is licensed under Apache-2.0 and homeThing under GPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between oomwoo and homeThing?
oomwoo is written in Python and homeThing in C++. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, oomwoo or homeThing?
Choose oomwoo if you want the larger community (11,156 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose homeThing if its feature set, stack or GPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.