Matrix Signal bridgevsZigbee2MQTT
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Matrix Signal bridge | Zigbee2MQTT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #21 of 33 in Communication | #5 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 676 | 15 762 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 | +102 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 15 |
| Latest release | v0.2610.0 · 16 Oct 2026 | 2.14.2 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Zigbee2MQTT scores 76/100 against 54/100 for Matrix Signal bridge, so it is the safer default.
Zigbee2MQTT ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Matrix Signal bridge.
If you want the quickest setup, Zigbee2MQTT is easier to run; Matrix Signal bridge needs more configuration.
Zigbee2MQTT is growing faster right now (+102 stars in 30 days).
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