Piper vs Scrypted
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted home automation options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Piper
Fast, local neural text-to-speech for voice assistants
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Scrypted
High-performance smart home and camera platform
| Feature | Piper | Scrypted |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,066 | ★ 5,839 |
| First released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Amazon Polly, Google TTS | Google Home |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Piper or Scrypted better?
Neither is universally better. Scrypted has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Piper and Scrypted free and open-source?
Yes. Piper is licensed under MIT and Scrypted under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Piper and Scrypted with Docker?
Piper: yes. Scrypted: yes.