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lovelace-mushroom vs HomeSpan
lovelace-mushroom has 5,180 GitHub stars, 442 forks, 447 open issues and last shipped 26 days ago. HomeSpan has 2,168 stars, 200 forks, 9 open issues and last shipped 12 days ago. lovelace-mushroom leads on adoption by 139% (5,180 vs 2,168 stars). lovelace-mushroom is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; HomeSpan is written in C++ under MIT. lovelace-mushroom has attracted 9% as many forks as stars, HomeSpan 9%. HomeSpan 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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| lovelace-mushroom | HomeSpan | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 5.2K | ★ 2.2K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Written in | TypeScript | C++ |
| Last push | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-15 |
| Forks | ⑂ 442 | ⑂ 200 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick lovelace-mushroom if
- You weight community size — 5.2K 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 HomeSpan if
- You want the HomeSpan feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You evaluated both and HomeSpan fits your workflow better
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 →
About HomeSpan
HomeSpan is an MIT licensed C++ Arduino library for the Arduino ESP32 ecosystem. It lets developers build HomeKit devices on Espressif ESP32 microcontrollers without external bridges or components. The project implements Apple's HomeKit Accessory Protocol Specification Release R2, called HAP R2, and pairs directly to HomeKit through a home WiFi network.
read the full HomeSpan overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is lovelace-mushroom or HomeSpan more popular?
lovelace-mushroom has 5,180 GitHub stars and HomeSpan has 2,168. lovelace-mushroom has the larger community by that measure.
Are lovelace-mushroom and HomeSpan free?
Both are open source. lovelace-mushroom is licensed under Apache-2.0 and HomeSpan under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between lovelace-mushroom and HomeSpan?
lovelace-mushroom is written in TypeScript and HomeSpan 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, lovelace-mushroom or HomeSpan?
Choose lovelace-mushroom if you want the larger community (5,180 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose HomeSpan if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.