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openHAB vs Zigbee2MQTT
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| Fact | openHAB | Zigbee2MQTT |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | TypeScript |
| Licence | EPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1.1k | 16k |
| Latest | 5.2.1 | 2.14.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 30 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 23 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 replacementopenHABVendor-neutral home automation with rules and local control.
PartialZigbee2MQTTControls Zigbee devices locally without a vendor hub; automations come from Home Assistant or another controller.
openHAB
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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:
openHAB
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Zigbee2MQTT
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