# abs-kosync-bridge vs openHAB

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | abs-kosync-bridge | openHAB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 66/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #5 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #11 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 1 160 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +18 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v7.11.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | EPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

openHAB scores 66/100 against 57/100 for abs-kosync-bridge, so it is the safer default.

abs-kosync-bridge ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for openHAB.

openHAB is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [abs-kosync-bridge](https://selfhost.directory/project/abs-kosync-bridge) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/abs-kosync-bridge.md)
- [openHAB](https://selfhost.directory/project/openhab) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openhab.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/abs-kosync-bridge-vs-openhab