Teslemetry vs TeslaMate
Both Teslemetry and TeslaMate are popular solutions for logging Tesla vehicle data and integrating with Home Assistant. Each platform takes a fundamentally different approach, and the best choice depends on your priorities, technical comfort level, and budget.
Quick Comparison
Feature | Teslemetry | TeslaMate (Self-Hosted) | MyTeslaMate (Hosted) |
|---|---|---|---|
Monthly Cost | $5/vehicle | Tesla API fees + server | €4.99/vehicle |
Hosting | Cloud-hosted | Self-hosted | Cloud-hosted |
Setup | Minutes | Hours (technical) | Minutes |
Tesla Developer Account | Not required | Required | Not required |
Energy Products | Powerwall, Solar, Wall Connector | N/A | N/A |
Home Assistant | First-party integration | Community integration | Community integration |
Data Ownership | Cloud-stored | Complete local ownership | Cloud-stored |
Dashboards | Basic | Beautiful Grafana dashboards | Grafana dashboards |
Maintenance | None required | Server maintenance required | None required |
Where TeslaMate Excels
Full Data Ownership: With self-hosted TeslaMate, all your data stays on your own server. You have complete control over storage, retention, and privacy.
Beautiful Grafana Dashboards: TeslaMate's pre-built Grafana dashboards are genuinely excellent. The visualizations for trip history, charging sessions, and battery degradation are comprehensive and visually appealing.
Active Community: A large, helpful community has developed extensive documentation, custom dashboards, and troubleshooting resources over the years.
No Subscription to Third Parties: Once set up, self-hosted TeslaMate has no ongoing subscription fees to third-party services (though Tesla API costs still apply).
TeslaMate Cost Considerations
Self-hosted TeslaMate is open-source software, but it's not completely free to operate:
Tesla Developer Account Required: You must register at developer.tesla.com and set up a billing relationship with Tesla. Tesla charges for API access on a pay-per-use basis.
Tesla API Costs: Fleet Telemetry streaming costs approximately $0.007/hour per vehicle. While significantly cheaper than polling ($0.12/hour), this adds up to roughly $5/month per vehicle for continuous monitoring.
Server Costs: Self-hosting requires either a home server (electricity costs) or a VPS ($5-20/month).
MyTeslaMate Hosted Option: For those who want TeslaMate without the self-hosting complexity, MyTeslaMate offers hosted instances at €4.99/month per vehicle (or €3.75/month billed annually).
Where Teslemetry Excels
First-Party Integrations: Teslemetry writes and maintains its own Home Assistant integration, Python SDK, and TypeScript SDK. This means direct support from the maintainers, not community volunteers.
All-Inclusive Pricing: The $5/month subscription includes all Tesla API costs. No need to manage a Tesla developer account or worry about variable API charges.
130+ Data Fields: Fleet Telemetry provides access to every Fleet Telemetry field with custom configuration, including detailed battery cell data, thermal management status, and more.
Energy Products Support: Teslemetry fully supports Powerwall, Solar panels, and Wall Connectors - not just vehicles. Monitor and control your entire Tesla energy ecosystem from one platform.
Zero Maintenance: No server to maintain, no Docker containers to update, no database to backup. Everything runs in the cloud and stays updated automatically.
Faster Setup: Go from signup to working integration in minutes rather than hours. No Docker, PostgreSQL, Grafana, or Tesla developer account configuration required.
Pricing Comparison
Option | Setup Complexity | Monthly Cost (1 vehicle) |
|---|---|---|
Teslemetry | Low | $5 |
MyTeslaMate | Low | ~$5.50 (€4.99) |
TeslaMate Self-Hosted | High | ~$5-10 (API fees + server) |
TeslaMate self-hosted costs vary based on server choice and data polling frequency.
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose TeslaMate (Self-Hosted) if you:
- Are comfortable with Docker, PostgreSQL, and Linux administration
- Prioritize complete data ownership and privacy
- Love Grafana and want beautiful pre-built dashboards
- Only need vehicle data (no Powerwall/Solar)
- Enjoy self-hosting and maintaining your own infrastructure
- Want to manage your own Tesla developer account
Choose MyTeslaMate if you:
- Want TeslaMate's Grafana dashboards without self-hosting
- Are comfortable with community-maintained integrations
- Only need vehicle data (no energy products)
Choose Teslemetry if you:
- Want the easiest possible setup with no Tesla developer account needed
- Have Powerwall, Solar, or Wall Connector products
- Prefer not to maintain a server or manage API billing
- Want first-party Home Assistant integration with direct support
- Are building custom applications with APIs/SDKs
- Value predictable, all-inclusive pricing
All options serve their users well. TeslaMate is an excellent choice for technically-minded users who want full control and beautiful dashboards. Teslemetry is ideal for those who prefer a managed solution with first-party support, energy product integration, and simple all-inclusive pricing.
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Updated on: 03/02/2026
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