6 self-hosted options
Open-source alternatives to Ring
The best open-source alternatives to Ring are Frigate, Zoneminder and Viseron.
About Ring: Amazon's cloud-connected doorbell and home security cameras.
Every option below is free to self-host and ranked by GitHub stars, so you can move off Ring without giving up the features you rely on.
Top picks
- Rank 1:
Frigate
blakeblackshear/frigate
Monitor your security cameras with locally processed AI.
Video SurveillancePythonDocker - Rank 2:
Zoneminder
ZoneMinder/zoneminder
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) software application which supports IP, USB and Analog cameras.
Video SurveillancePHP - Rank 3:
Viseron
roflcoopter/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…
Video SurveillancePythonDocker
Why switch
Why teams move off Ring
Self-hosting is not only about saving money. These are the reasons people make the switch.
Own your data
Your data lives on a server you control, not on Ring's infrastructure. No surprise policy changes and no lock-in.
No per-seat pricing
Open-source alternatives to Ring are free to run for as many users as your server can handle. A small VPS often costs less than a single subscription.
Customize and extend
Read the code, add plugins, connect it to your own tools and automate it through open APIs. When you need a feature, you can build it or fund it.
Full ranking
All 6 Ring alternatives
Ranked by GitHub stars. Open any app for live stats, license details and a deploy option.
- 1
Frigate
Monitor your security cameras with locally processed AI.
Video SurveillanceDocker - 2
Zoneminder
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) software application which supports IP, USB and Analog cameras.
Video Surveillance - 3
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…
Video SurveillanceDocker - 4
motionEye
Online interface for the software Motion, a video surveillance program with motion detection.
Video SurveillanceDocker - 5
Bluecherry
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) software application which supports IP and Analog cameras.
Video Surveillance - 6
Secluso
Private 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.
Video Surveillance
What is the best open-source alternative to Ring?
Frigate is the most popular open-source alternative to Ring, with 36,390 GitHub stars. Zoneminder and Viseron are also strong choices. Compare features, license and recent activity to find the best fit for your team.
Is there a free alternative to Ring?
Yes. All 6 apps on this page are open source and free to self-host, so you can run a Ring replacement without per-user fees. You only pay for the server, and a small VPS is usually enough for personal use or a small team.
Can I self-host an alternative to Ring?
Yes. Frigate, Viseron and motionEye ship a Docker image, so you can run them on a home server or VPS with Docker Compose in a few minutes. Your data then stays on hardware you control.
How do I migrate from Ring?
Start by exporting your data from Ring, then check the import options of the app you pick, since many projects ship importers for popular formats. Run both side by side for a week before you switch so nothing is lost.