Self-hosted alternatives to Ring
Cameras and surveillance recording to your own server. Below are 8 open source options you host on your own server — with no monthly per-user fee and full control of your data.
Frigate
★ 33,900Frigate monitors security cameras with locally processed AI object detection. Self-hosted, it integrates with Home Assistant and keeps your recordings off the cloud.
Zoneminder
★ 5,862Closed-circuit television (CCTV) software application which supports IP, USB and Analog cameras.
motionEye
★ 4,616Online interface for the software Motion, a video surveillance program with motion detection.
Viseron
★ 3,248Self-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.
Secluso
★ 1,584Private DIY home security camera system for Raspberry Pi, with end-to-end encrypted remote access and mobile apps for live video, alerts, and recording playback.
Strix
★ 744Auto-discovers working stream URLs for IP cameras and generates ready-to-use Frigate and go2rtc configs.
Bluecherry
★ 273Closed-circuit television (CCTV) software application which supports IP and Analog cameras.
SentryShot
Video surveillance management system.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free self-hosted alternative to Ring?
Yes. We've gathered 8 self-hosted, open source alternatives to Ring — including Frigate, Zoneminder, motionEye. You run all of them on your own server.
What is the best open source alternative to Ring?
Frigate is one of the most popular (33,900 GitHub stars). The "best" depends on your case — compare the options below.
Do I need a server to replace Ring?
Yes. You can use a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS (from ~€4/mo). See the hosting suggestions on this page.