Double Take vs iSpy
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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Double Take
Unified UI and API for face recognition on camera feeds
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iSpy
Open-source camera security and surveillance software
| Feature | Double Take | iSpy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | LGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,435 | ★ 1,611 |
| First released | 2021 | 2007 |
| Replaces | Nest Cam | Blue Iris |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Double Take or iSpy better?
Neither is universally better. iSpy has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Double Take and iSpy free and open-source?
Yes. Double Take is licensed under MIT and iSpy under LGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Double Take and iSpy with Docker?
Double Take: yes. iSpy: check the project docs for container support.