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Double Take vs OpenIPC

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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DO Double Take Unified UI and API for face recognition on camera feeds VS OP OpenIPC Open-source firmware for IP cameras and surveillance devices
FeatureDouble TakeOpenIPC
CategoryVideo SurveillanceVideo Surveillance
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageJavaScriptC
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM512 MB64 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 1,435★ 2,110
First released20212020
ReplacesNest CamStock IP camera firmware

Why pick each one

Choose Double Take if…

  • Coordinates several detectors
  • Good Frigate companion
Double Take details

Choose OpenIPC if…

  • Frees cameras from cloud
  • Actively developed
OpenIPC details

Frequently asked questions

Is Double Take or OpenIPC better?

Neither is universally better. OpenIPC has the larger community, while Double Take is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Double Take and OpenIPC free and open-source?

Yes. Double Take is licensed under MIT and OpenIPC under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Double Take and OpenIPC with Docker?

Double Take: yes. OpenIPC: check the project docs for container support.

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