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homebridge vs lovelace-mushroom
homebridge has 25,501 GitHub stars, 2,011 forks, 21 open issues and last shipped 26 days ago. lovelace-mushroom has 5,180 stars, 442 forks, 447 open issues and last shipped 24 days ago. homebridge leads on adoption by 392% (25,501 vs 5,180 stars). homebridge is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; lovelace-mushroom is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0. homebridge has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, lovelace-mushroom 9%. lovelace-mushroom 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 | lovelace-mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 26K | ★ 5.2K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-08-30 | 2026-09-01 |
| Forks | ⑂ 2.0K | ⑂ 442 |
| 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 lovelace-mushroom if
- You want the lovelace-mushroom 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 lovelace-mushroom 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 lovelace-mushroom
Mushroom is a collection of cards for the Home Assistant Dashboard UI, installed through HACS or manually, and built for Home Assistant users who want to assemble a dashboard with easy to use components rather than editing YAML.
read the full lovelace-mushroom overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is homebridge or lovelace-mushroom more popular?
homebridge has 25,501 GitHub stars and lovelace-mushroom has 5,180. homebridge has the larger community by that measure.
Are homebridge and lovelace-mushroom free?
Both are open source. homebridge is licensed under Apache-2.0 and lovelace-mushroom under Apache-2.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between homebridge and lovelace-mushroom?
homebridge is written in TypeScript and lovelace-mushroom 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 lovelace-mushroom?
Choose homebridge if you want the larger community (25,501 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose lovelace-mushroom if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.