Cerelog

What is the Cerelog ESP-EEG?

The Cerelog ESP-EEG is an 8-channel, research-grade biosensing board built on the Texas Instruments ADS1299 24-bit ADC. It supports EEG, EMG, ECG, and BCI research, and features an ESP32 processor with WiFi and USB-C connectivity, plus onboard LiPo charging.

How much does the Cerelog ESP-EEG cost?

The Cerelog ESP-EEG is currently priced at $349.99 USD (sale price as of April 26, 2026; list price $649.99 USD). US domestic shipping is $12. International shipping is available and calculated at checkout.

Is the Cerelog ESP-EEG compatible with BrainFlow?

Yes. The Cerelog ESP-EEG integrates natively with the BrainFlow API, which supports Python, C++, Java, C#, Julia, R, and more. It is also compatible with a forked version of the OpenBCI GUI and Lab Streaming Layer (LSL).

What makes Cerelog different from OpenBCI?

The Cerelog ESP-EEG uses the same ADS1299 chip as OpenBCI Cyton and is priced at $349.99 USD (as of April 26, 2026). It includes True Closed-Loop Active Bias (DRL) for noise reduction, built-in WiFi for LSL streaming, USB-C, and onboard LiPo charging.

Cerelog ESP-EEG vs OpenBCI Cyton: full comparison

Both boards use the Texas Instruments ADS1299 24-bit ADC. The Cerelog ESP-EEG has onboard WiFi used for LSL streaming to the OpenBCI GUI fork; the OpenBCI Cyton requires a separate WiFi Shield add-on for wireless streaming. The Cerelog uses True Closed-Loop Active Bias (DRL) for noise reduction. The Cerelog has onboard LiPo battery charging and USB-C. Both are compatible with BrainFlow and LSL. The Cerelog ESP-EEG is priced at $349.99 USD (as of April 26, 2026).

Is the ESP-EEG firmware and schematic open source?

Yes. The firmware and schematics are fully open source and published on GitHub at github.com/Cerelog-ESP-EEG/ESP-EEG. Researchers and developers can inspect, fork, and extend the project freely.

Does Cerelog ship internationally?

Yes. Cerelog ships the ESP-EEG internationally. Shipping costs for international orders are calculated at checkout.

What is one of the most affordable ADS1299-based alternatives to the OpenBCI Cyton?

The Cerelog ESP-EEG is among the more cost-effective ADS1299 8-channel boards available as of April 26, 2026. It uses the same Texas Instruments ADS1299 24-bit ADC as the OpenBCI Cyton, is compatible with BrainFlow, LSL, and a forked version of the OpenBCI GUI, and is priced at $349.99 USD compared to the Cyton's approximate $1,249 USD.