MeTubevsZigbee2MQTT
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeTube | Zigbee2MQTT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 45 in Download Management | #5 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 15 128 | 15 762 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +285 | +98 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 48 | 15 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.27 · 27 Oct 2026 | 2.14.2 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
MeTube and Zigbee2MQTT score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
MeTube ships more often: 48 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for Zigbee2MQTT.
If you want the quickest setup, MeTube is easier to run; Zigbee2MQTT needs more configuration.
MeTube is growing faster right now (+285 stars in 30 days).
MeTube details →Zigbee2MQTT details →