Free Alternative to Ring
3 free & open-source projects that replace Ring.
Compare at a Glance
| vs Ring |  RuView |  espectre |  zoneminder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 99k | 9.4k | 5.9k |
| Forks | 13k | 713 | 1.3k |
| Contributors | 30 | 8 | 30 |
| Last Commit | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 | Feb 8, 2026 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Rust | Python | PHP |
Tired of hefty monthly subscriptions and restrictive cloud services for your video surveillance needs? There's a better way to secure your property.
ZoneMinder offers a powerful, free, and open-source solution, transforming any camera into a sophisticated surveillance system. Perfect for homes, businesses, and scalable deployments, it provides advanced monitoring, detection, and alerting features often locked behind expensive commercial VMS paywalls. Take back control of your security infrastructure without compromise.
- ๐ Real-time video monitoring
- ๐จ Smart motion detection
- ๐ Instant customizable alerts
- ๐พ Secure local recording
- ๐ฑ Remote mobile access
Experience enterprise-grade surveillance capabilities with absolutely no hidden fees, no ongoing subscriptions, and full ownership of your valuable video data, forever.
Ready to upgrade your security without breaking the bank? Explore ZoneMinder and start building your custom system on Fossy today: https://fossy.dev/ZoneMinder/zoneminder
