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Gladys Assistant vs Zigbee2MQTT
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| Fact | Gladys Assistant | Zigbee2MQTT |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 3.2k | 16k |
| Latest | v5.1.4 | 2.14.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 2 days between releases | about 30 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 18 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace SmartThings. Alternatives to SmartThings →
Full replacementGladys AssistantLocal smart home hub with Zigbee, Z-Wave, MQTT and Matter integrations, scenes and a mobile-friendly dashboard.
PartialZigbee2MQTTControls Zigbee devices locally without a vendor hub; automations come from Home Assistant or another controller.
Gladys Assistant
- v5.1.42026-10-02Fix CalDAV sync when event properties have parameters
- v5.1.32026-09-28Raise the verbose device threshold and restyle the banner button
- v5.1.22026-09-28Report the real Docker error when the Gladys upgrade cannot download the image
- v5.1.12026-09-22ci: replace removed cloudflare/pages-action with wrangler-action
- v5.1.02026-09-21Publish each release to Gladys Plus from the release workflow
Zigbee2MQTT
- 2.14.22026-10-01This release adds support for 83 devices:
- 2.14.12026-09-03This hotfix release fixes several issues where cover states were inverted (e.g. #33004, #33014 and #33010)
- 2.14.02026-09-01This release adds support for 84 devices:
- 2.13.02026-08-01In #32508, support for Node.js 20 has been removed due to end-of-life status. If you run Zigbee2MQTT on bare metal, ple…
- 2.12.12026-07-01This release adds support for 41 devices:
Gladys Assistant
unsigned The latest release, v5.1.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Zigbee2MQTT
✓ signed The latest release, 2.14.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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