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ESPHome vs Node-RED

ESPHome logo
ESPHomeIoT Platforms
FreePublished price
Node-RED logo
Node-REDLow-Code/No-Code
FreePublished price
ESPHome logo
ESPHome
IoT Platforms

Smart Home Made Simple

Node-RED logo
Node-RED
Low-Code/No-Code

Low-code programming for event-driven applications

Overview
CategoryIoT PlatformsLow-Code/No-Code
What it isSystem for controlling ESP32 and ESP8266 microcontrollers using YAML configuration for home automation.Flow-based programming tool by IBM for wiring together hardware devices, APIs, and online services.
Pricing
Published priceFree
ESPHome is free, open-source software (MIT/GPL) maintained under the Open Home Foundation / Nabu Casa. There is no paid tier; it is a free tool, though users can optionally suppor…
Free
Node-RED is free, open-source (Apache-2.0) software stewarded by the OpenJS Foundation. There is no paid tier for Node-RED itself; commercial hosting exists via separate third-par…
Pricing modelFreeFree
Free optionsFree plan · Free trialFree plan · No free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20182013
Team size1-10 employees11-50 employees
HeadquartersRemoteRemote

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