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espectre vs docker-wyze-bridge
espectre has 9,452 GitHub stars, 715 forks, 13 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. docker-wyze-bridge has 3,268 stars, 295 forks, 376 open issues and last shipped 12 days ago. espectre leads on adoption by 189% (9,452 vs 3,268 stars). espectre is written in Python under GPL-3.0; docker-wyze-bridge is written in Python under AGPL-3.0. espectre has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, docker-wyze-bridge 9%. espectre was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (home-assistant), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| espectre | docker-wyze-bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 9.5K | ★ 3.3K |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | Python | Python |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-09-21 |
| Forks | ⑂ 715 | ⑂ 295 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick espectre if
- You weight community size — 9.5K stars and counting
- You want the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick docker-wyze-bridge if
- You want the docker-wyze-bridge feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You evaluated both and docker-wyze-bridge fits your workflow better
About espectre
ESPectre is an open source Wi Fi CSI motion sensing platform that turns a supported ESP32 board into a private, local motion sensor reporting movement in real time, and it is built for embedded developers, Home Assistant users, and DIY builders who want room level sensing without cameras, microphones, wearables, or dedicated radar hardware.
read the full espectre overview →
About docker-wyze-bridge
docker wyze bridge is a Docker based bridge that turns Wyze camera feeds into local WebRTC, RTSP, RTMP, and HLS/LL HLS streams for Home Assistant users, self hosters, and anyone who wants Wyze video without the cloud.
read the full docker-wyze-bridge overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is espectre or docker-wyze-bridge more popular?
espectre has 9,452 GitHub stars and docker-wyze-bridge has 3,268. espectre has the larger community by that measure.
Are espectre and docker-wyze-bridge free?
Both are open source. espectre is licensed under GPL-3.0 and docker-wyze-bridge under AGPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between espectre and docker-wyze-bridge?
espectre is written in Python and docker-wyze-bridge in Python. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, espectre or docker-wyze-bridge?
Choose espectre if you want the larger community (9,452 stars) or its GPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose docker-wyze-bridge if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.