# Zigbee2MQTT privacy rating

Open source bridge that connects Zigbee devices to an MQTT broker through a USB or network coordinator, so they can be used locally without the manufacturers' hubs or clouds.

## Summary

Zigbee2MQTT scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the smart home criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io
- Source code: https://github.com/Koenkk/zigbee2mqtt
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Smart home](https://privacyratings.com/smart-home/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/Koenkk/zigbee2mqtt/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/Koenkk/zigbee2mqtt |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free software funded by donations, with no ads. | https://github.com/Koenkk/zigbee2mqtt/blob/master/README.md |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/smart-home/zigbee2mqtt/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/smart-home/zigbee2mqtt.md