Embeddable IoT Framework stable
ESPHome
Configuration-based firmware for ESP devices and Home Assistant
8.7K stars
100 contributors
Since 2018
Configuration-based firmware for ESP devices and Home Assistant
License
MIT
Min RAM
128 MB
Min CPUs
1 core
Scaling
single_node
Complexity
beginner
Performance
medium
Self-hostable
✓
K8s native
✕
Offline
✕
Pricing
fully free
Docs quality
good
Vendor lock-in
none
Use cases
- ✓ Create smart home sensors and devices
- ✓ Automate ESP32/ESP8266 with YAML config
- ✓ Home Assistant device integration
- ✓ OTA firmware updates for IoT fleet
Anti-patterns / when NOT to use
- ✕ YAML-only — no custom code without C++ lambda
- ✕ ESP-focused — limited MCU support
- ✕ Home Assistant ecosystem dependency
Integrates with
Complements
Replaces / alternatives to
Technical specs
Language
C++Python
API type
SDK
Protocols
HTTP
Deployment
pipdocker
Community
GitHub stars 8.7K
Contributors 100
Commit frequency weekly
Plugin ecosystem none
Backing ESPHome
Funding community
Release
Latest version
— Last release —
Since 2018
Best fit
Team size
solosmallmedium
Industries
smart-homeiot