Double Take vs Pikrellcam
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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Pikrellcam
Raspberry Pi motion-detection camera with web interface
| Feature | Double Take | Pikrellcam |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,435 | ★ 273 |
| First released | 2021 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Nest Cam | Nest Cam |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Double Take or Pikrellcam better?
Neither is universally better. Double Take has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Double Take and Pikrellcam free and open-source?
Yes. Double Take is licensed under MIT and Pikrellcam under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Double Take and Pikrellcam with Docker?
Double Take: yes. Pikrellcam: check the project docs for container support.
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