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espectre vs ring
espectre has 9,388 GitHub stars, 708 forks, 13 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. ring has 1,523 stars, 213 forks, 37 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. espectre leads on adoption by 516% (9,388 vs 1,523 stars). espectre is written in Python under GPL-3.0; ring is written in TypeScript under MIT. espectre has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, ring 14%. ring was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
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 | ring | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 9.4K | ★ 1.5K |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Written in | Python | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-23 |
| Forks | ⑂ 708 | ⑂ 213 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick espectre if
- You weight community size — 9.4K 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 ring if
- You want the ring feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and ring 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.
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About ring
Ring is an unofficial, MIT licensed TypeScript project that packages interaction and automation for the majority of Ring doorbells, cameras, alarm systems and smart lighting, aimed at developers building their own Ring integrations and at homebridge users who want those devices inside Apple HomeKit.
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Frequently asked questions
Is espectre or ring more popular?
espectre has 9,388 GitHub stars and ring has 1,523. espectre has the larger community by that measure.
Are espectre and ring free?
Both are open source. espectre is licensed under GPL-3.0 and ring under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between espectre and ring?
espectre is written in Python and ring in TypeScript. 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 ring?
Choose espectre if you want the larger community (9,388 stars) or its GPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose ring if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.