iSpy vs MediaMTX
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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iSpy
Open-source camera security and surveillance software
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MediaMTX
Ready-to-use media server and RTSP/WebRTC proxy
| Feature | iSpy | MediaMTX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C# | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,611 | ★ 19,747 |
| First released | 2007 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Blue Iris | Wowza |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is iSpy or MediaMTX better?
MediaMTX is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider iSpy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are iSpy and MediaMTX free and open-source?
Yes. iSpy is licensed under LGPL-3.0 and MediaMTX under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run iSpy and MediaMTX with Docker?
iSpy: check the project docs for container support. MediaMTX: yes.