SHSelfHostIndex

Agent DVR vs motionEye

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted video surveillance options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

Not the right match-up?
AG Agent DVR Cross-platform DVR with AI object detection VS MO motionEye Web frontend for the Motion video surveillance program
FeatureAgent DVRmotionEye
CategoryVideo SurveillanceVideo Surveillance
LicenseFreewareGPL-3.0
LanguageShellPython
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 48★ 4,651
First released20202013
ReplacesBlue IrisNest Cam

Why pick each one

Choose Agent DVR if…

  • Polished interface
  • Good detection options
Agent DVR details

Choose motionEye if…

  • Easy to set up
  • Great for DIY builds
motionEye details

Frequently asked questions

Is Agent DVR or motionEye better?

motionEye is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Agent DVR if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Agent DVR and motionEye free and open-source?

Yes. Agent DVR is licensed under Freeware and motionEye under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Agent DVR and motionEye with Docker?

Agent DVR: yes. motionEye: yes.

Related comparisons