Alternatives to Scrypted
Camera hub bridging every ecosystem
Scrypted ranks #7 of 8 in Home automation, with an Alt Score of 64. It is licensed under ISC, free from Free and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Web. 6 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Smart home users and self-hosters with security cameras who want them to work across multiple ecosystems (HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant) instead of being locked into one.
A self-hosted video integration platform that bridges IP cameras and NVRs to HomeKit Secure Video, Google Home, and Alexa. Includes an NVR plugin for continuous recording and object/motion detection, with local, on-premises video processing rather than routing everything through the cloud. Streams can be viewed on smart displays, Chromecast, Android TV, and via dedicated mobile and desktop apps.
You install the Scrypted server (Docker, NAS, or dedicated hardware), add your cameras as plugins, and enable the integrations you want (HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant), so the same camera feeds and events become available across all connected platforms.
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Feature comparison
How Scrypted compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for Scrypted is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License ISC verified 2026-07-10
license": "ISC""
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Starts at Free verified 2026-07-10
license": "ISC""
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Pricing model Free verified 2026-07-10
license": "ISC"" — Free open-source (ISC); optional Scrypted Cloud add-on for remote access.
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Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web verified 2026-07-10
Runs as a desktop app/service on Windows/Mac/Linux; PWA on all platforms.
iOS: Install with Safari Android: Install with Chrome Windows/Mac/Linux: Install with Edge or Chrome
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Status active verified 2026-07-10
v0.143.0
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Local-first (no cloud required) Yes verified 2026-07-10
Cameras and Recordings can be viewed on your local network by visiting the address of this Scrypted server. Cloud access must be enabled for remote access
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Device / integration count Yes verified 2026-07-10
Camera Plugins include ONVIF , Hikvision , Amcrest , Ring , and more.
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Voice assistant integration Yes verified 2026-07-10
Instant, low latency, streaming to HomeKit, Google Home, and Alexa
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Mobile app Yes verified 2026-07-10
iOS: Install with Safari Android: Install with Chrome
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Open source Yes verified 2026-07-10
license": "ISC"" — Source published under the ISC open-source licence.
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/koush/scrypted/main/server/package.json -
Runs on Raspberry Pi Yes verified 2026-07-10
Scrypted can run on low power devices such as a Raspberry Pi 4 or more powerful devices like an Intel NUC or Mac Mini.
https://docs.scrypted.app/server-hardware.html
FAQ
Yes. Domoticz, Home Assistant and ESPHome have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Domoticz, Home Assistant and ESPHome — every license claim links its source.