Home Assistant vs Zoneminder
Both Home Assistant and Zoneminder are self-hosted alternatives to Google Nest.
Side by side
| Field | Home Assistant | Zoneminder |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Home automation platform. | Closed-circuit television (CCTV) software application which supports IP, USB and Analog cameras. |
| GitHub stars | 91,896 | 5,975 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Platforms | Python, Docker | PHP, deb |
| Latest release | 2026.11.0b2, 30 October 2026 | 1.38.6, 5 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 1 November 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Internet of Things (IoT) | Video Surveillance |
| Website | https://home-assistant.io/ | https://www.zoneminder.com/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/home-assistant/core | https://github.com/ZoneMinder/ZoneMinder |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Home Assistant has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 91,896 against 5,975.
- Both repositories last recorded activity on 1 November 2026.
- Home Assistant has the newer release on record: 2026.11.0b2, 30 October 2026, against 1.38.6, 5 October 2026.
- Licenses differ: Home Assistant is listed under Apache-2.0; Zoneminder under GPL-2.0.
- Platforms differ: Home Assistant lists Python, Docker; Zoneminder lists PHP, deb.
- Home Assistant is filed under Internet of Things (IoT); Zoneminder is filed under Video Surveillance.