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ioBroker vs Zigbee2MQTT
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| Fact | ioBroker | Zigbee2MQTT |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 291 | 16k |
| Latest | v7.2.5 | 2.14.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 30 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 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 →
PartialioBrokerLocal integration platform with adapters for devices and services, visual scripts and dashboards.
PartialZigbee2MQTTControls Zigbee devices locally without a vendor hub; automations come from Home Assistant or another controller.
ioBroker
- v7.2.52026-10-05Release v7.2.5
- v8.0.0-alpha.5-20261004-d0887094b2026-10-04Release v8.0.0-alpha.5-20261004-d0887094bpre-release
- v7.2.42026-10-03Release v7.2.4
- v8.0.0-alpha.4-20261003-f762c04602026-10-03Release v8.0.0-alpha.4-20261003-f762c0460pre-release
- v8.0.0-alpha.3-20260924-a3df0c4fe2026-09-24Release v8.0.0-alpha.3-20260924-a3df0c4fepre-release
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:
ioBroker
✓ signed The latest release, v7.2.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Zigbee2MQTT
✓ signed The latest release, 2.14.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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