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Zen Browser vs ws-scrcpy
Zen Browser has 44,499 GitHub stars, 1,759 forks, 689 open issues and last shipped yesterday. ws-scrcpy has 2,563 stars, 572 forks, 91 open issues and last shipped 9 days ago. Zen Browser leads on adoption by 1,636% (44,499 vs 2,563 stars). Zen Browser is written in C++ under MPL-2.0; ws-scrcpy is written in TypeScript under MIT. Zen Browser has attracted 4% as many forks as stars, ws-scrcpy 22%. Zen Browser 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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| Zen Browser | ws-scrcpy | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 44K | ★ 2.6K |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Written in | C++ | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-10 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.8K | ⑂ 572 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Zen Browser if
- You weight community size — 44K stars and counting
- You want the MPL-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick ws-scrcpy if
- You want the ws-scrcpy feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and ws-scrcpy fits your workflow better
About Zen Browser
Zen Browser is a privacy focused, open source web browser built on Firefox’s Gecko engine. It inherits Firefox’s compatibility and extension ecosystem while introducing a streamlined interface and productivity oriented features. The project lives in the desktop browser ecosystem, targeting users who want a Firefox based experience with reduced clutter and enhanced customization.
read the full Zen Browser overview →
About ws-scrcpy
ws scrcpy is an MIT licensed TypeScript web client that mirrors and controls Android devices from a browser, built for developers and testers who want scrcpy style device access without a native desktop client.
read the full ws-scrcpy overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zen Browser or ws-scrcpy more popular?
Zen Browser has 44,499 GitHub stars and ws-scrcpy has 2,563. Zen Browser has the larger community by that measure.
Are Zen Browser and ws-scrcpy free?
Both are open source. Zen Browser is licensed under MPL-2.0 and ws-scrcpy under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Zen Browser and ws-scrcpy?
Zen Browser is written in C++ and ws-scrcpy 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, Zen Browser or ws-scrcpy?
Choose Zen Browser if you want the larger community (44,499 stars) or its MPL-2.0 licence terms. Choose ws-scrcpy if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.