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DeepStack

Self-hosted AI server for object and face detection

Video Surveillance ★ 819 stars Medium setup Apache-2.0

DeepStack is a self-hosted AI server providing object detection, face recognition, and scene analysis through a simple REST API. It is widely used to add AI detection to surveillance tools like Blue Iris and Home Assistant.

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Key features

  • Object and face detection
  • Scene recognition
  • Simple REST API
  • GPU acceleration support

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Easy AI integration
  • Works with many NVRs

Trade-offs

  • Detection only, not an NVR
  • Heavier with GPU models

Is DeepStack secure?

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Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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