Kerberos Agent 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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Kerberos Agent
Lightweight video surveillance agent for a single camera
VS
MediaMTX
Ready-to-use media server and RTSP/WebRTC proxy
| Feature | Kerberos Agent | MediaMTX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,088 | ★ 19,747 |
| First released | 2014 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Nest Cam | Wowza |
Why pick each one
Choose Kerberos Agent if…
- Lightweight per-camera model
- Scales with orchestration
Frequently asked questions
Is Kerberos Agent or MediaMTX better?
MediaMTX is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Kerberos Agent if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Kerberos Agent and MediaMTX free and open-source?
Yes. Kerberos Agent is licensed under MIT and MediaMTX under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kerberos Agent and MediaMTX with Docker?
Kerberos Agent: yes. MediaMTX: yes.