# Scrypted privacy rating

Self-hosted video integration platform that brings IP cameras into HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. The paid Scrypted NVR plugin adds recording, detection and mobile apps.

## Summary

Scrypted scores 65 out of 100 (grade C) on the security cameras criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It partly meets open source. It does not meet independent audit. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://www.scrypted.app
- Source code: https://github.com/koush/scrypted
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Security cameras](https://privacyratings.com/security-cameras/)
- Grade: C (65/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Partial | The server and most plugins are open source, but the paid Scrypted NVR plugin and its apps are closed source. | https://github.com/koush/scrypted/blob/main/LICENSE.md |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the open source server code, and the website loads no known trackers. | https://github.com/koush/scrypted |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by paid Scrypted NVR subscriptions, with no ads. | https://docs.scrypted.app/scrypted-nvr/installation.html |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/security-cameras/scrypted/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/security-cameras/scrypted.md