Free, open-source alternatives to Ring
Amazon's doorbell cameras with cloud recording. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of Ring, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
FrigateBest match
Monitor your security cameras with locally processed AI.
Zoneminder
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) software application which supports IP, USB and Analog cameras.
motionEye
Online interface for the software Motion, a video surveillance program with motion detection.
Viseron
Self-hosted, local-only NVR and AI Computer Vision software. With features such as object detection, motion detection, face recognition and more, it gives you the power to keep an eye on your home, office or any other place you want to monitor.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frigate | 36,540 | MIT | Docker, Python, Node.js | |
| Zoneminder | 5,942 | GPL-2.0 | PHP, Debian packages | |
| motionEye | 4,708 | GPL-3.0 | Python, Docker | |
| Viseron | 3,574 | MIT | Docker |
Why replace Ring?
Ring works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Ring?
Frigate is the closest open-source replacement for Ring in our list. Zoneminder and motionEye are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Ring?
Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.