go2rtc vs SentryShot
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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go2rtc
Ultimate camera streaming gateway with low latency
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SentryShot
Video surveillance management system
| Feature | go2rtc | SentryShot |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Docker |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,837 | — |
| First released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Nest Cam | — |
Why pick each one
Choose SentryShot if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Docker
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is go2rtc or SentryShot better?
Neither is universally better. go2rtc has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are go2rtc and SentryShot free and open-source?
Yes. go2rtc is licensed under MIT and SentryShot under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run go2rtc and SentryShot with Docker?
go2rtc: yes. SentryShot: yes.