Arendst Tasmota by arendst
Alternative firmware for ESP8266 and ESP32 based devices with easy configuration using webUI, OTA updates, automation using timers or rules, expandability and entirely local control over MQTT, HTTP, Serial or KNX. Full documentation at
About Arendst Tasmota
From the project's README at github.com/arendst/Tasmota. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
Alternative firmware for ESP8266 and ESP32 based devices with easy configuration using webUI, OTA updates, automation using timers or rules, expandability and entirely local control over MQTT, HTTP, Serial or KNX. Written for PlatformIO.
[](http://ota.tasmota.com/tasmota/release) [](https://github.com/arendst/Tasmota/releases/latest) [](LICENSE.txt) [](https://discord.gg/Ks2Kzd4)
In light of current events we like to support the people behind PlatformIO Project, especially Ivan Kravets, and wish them the strength to help stop the war. See platformio-is-ukrainian-project-please-help-us-stop-the-war for what you can do. Easy install
Easy initial installation of Tasmota can be performed using the Tasmota WebInstaller.
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 24k | github.com/arendst/Tasmota |
| GitHub forks | 5.1k | github.com/arendst/Tasmota |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 9.3 years | since Jan 2017 |
| Last commit | 3 days ago | May 4, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 117 | last: 15 days ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
What people say on Hacker News
- SYNQ – Give ChatGPT and Claude permanent, local memory
- My letter to my reps regarding California's age verification law
- Bug] "Claude Code executed command on physical IoT device (Tasmota)
- Show HN: Provisioner per-board sidecar for serial access, flashing, and bring-up
- Tour website's AI sends visitors to Tasmanian sites that do not exist
Ready to self-host Arendst Tasmota?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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