CompreFace vs Kerberos Agent
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted video surveillance options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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CompreFace
Self-hosted face recognition service with REST API
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Kerberos Agent
Lightweight video surveillance agent for a single camera
| Feature | CompreFace | Kerberos Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Java | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,173 | ★ 1,088 |
| First released | 2020 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Amazon Rekognition | Nest Cam |
Why pick each one
Choose Kerberos Agent if…
- Lightweight per-camera model
- Scales with orchestration
Frequently asked questions
Is CompreFace or Kerberos Agent better?
Neither is universally better. CompreFace has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are CompreFace and Kerberos Agent free and open-source?
Yes. CompreFace is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Kerberos Agent under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CompreFace and Kerberos Agent with Docker?
CompreFace: yes. Kerberos Agent: yes.