# Open-source alternatives to Ring

> Ring: Amazon's cloud-connected doorbell and home security cameras. The best self-hosted, open-source alternatives are Frigate, Zoneminder and Viseron. All of them can run on your own server, so your data stays under your control. All 6 apps here are open source.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Commercial product | Ring |
| Category | Video Surveillance |
| Alternatives listed | 6 |
| Top pick | Frigate (36,390 stars, MIT) |
| Canonical URL | https://appsgit.com/alternatives/ring |

## Alternatives, in recommended order

- [Frigate](https://appsgit.com/apps/frigate): Monitor your security cameras with locally processed AI. (36,390 stars, MIT, Python, Docker)
- [Zoneminder](https://appsgit.com/apps/zoneminder): Closed-circuit television (CCTV) software application which supports IP, USB and Analog cameras. (5,941 stars, GPL-2.0, PHP)
- [Viseron](https://appsgit.com/apps/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… (3,569 stars, MIT, Python, Docker)
- [motionEye](https://appsgit.com/apps/motioneye): Online interface for the software Motion, a video surveillance program with motion detection. (4,694 stars, GPL-3.0, Python, Docker)
- [Bluecherry](https://appsgit.com/apps/bluecherry): Closed-circuit television (CCTV) software application which supports IP and Analog cameras. (275 stars, GPL-2.0, C++)
- [Secluso](https://appsgit.com/apps/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. (1,678 stars, GPL-3.0, Rust)

## Comparisons

- [Frigate vs ZoneMinder](https://appsgit.com/compare/frigate-vs-zoneminder)

More in this category: [Video Surveillance](https://appsgit.com/categories/video-surveillance)

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