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homebridge vs SmartIR
homebridge has 25,541 GitHub stars, 2,012 forks, 21 open issues and last shipped 5 days ago. SmartIR has 2,855 stars, 1,251 forks, 199 open issues and last shipped yesterday. homebridge leads on adoption by 795% (25,541 vs 2,855 stars). homebridge is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; SmartIR is written in Python under MIT. homebridge has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, SmartIR 44%. SmartIR 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 | SmartIR | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 26K | ★ 2.9K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Written in | TypeScript | Python |
| Last push | 2026-11-01 | 2026-11-05 |
| Forks | ⑂ 2.0K | ⑂ 1.3K |
| 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 SmartIR if
- You want the SmartIR feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You evaluated both and SmartIR 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 SmartIR
⚠️ Warning You are free to fork, modify, and use the code in this repository in accordance with the applicable open source license. However, the name "SmartIR" must not be used in any capacity , especially for promoting, rebranding, or distributing your own fork or derivative works. Please respect this guideline to preserve the original project's identity. Overview SmartIR is a custom integration for controlling climate devices , media players , fans and lights via infrared controllers. SmartIR currently supports the following controllers: Broadlink Xiaomi IR Remote (ChuangmiIr) LOOK.in Remote ESPHome User…
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Frequently asked questions
Is homebridge or SmartIR more popular?
homebridge has 25,541 GitHub stars and SmartIR has 2,855. homebridge has the larger community by that measure.
Are homebridge and SmartIR free?
Both are open source. homebridge is licensed under Apache-2.0 and SmartIR under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between homebridge and SmartIR?
homebridge is written in TypeScript and SmartIR in Python. 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 SmartIR?
Choose homebridge if you want the larger community (25,541 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose SmartIR if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.