Kerberos Agent 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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Kerberos Agent
Lightweight video surveillance agent for a single camera
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OpenIPC
Open-source firmware for IP cameras and surveillance devices
| Feature | Kerberos Agent | OpenIPC |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,088 | ★ 2,110 |
| First released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Nest Cam | Stock IP camera firmware |
Why pick each one
Choose Kerberos Agent if…
- Lightweight per-camera model
- Scales with orchestration
Frequently asked questions
Is Kerberos Agent or OpenIPC better?
Neither is universally better. OpenIPC has the larger community, while Kerberos Agent is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Kerberos Agent and OpenIPC free and open-source?
Yes. Kerberos Agent is licensed under MIT and OpenIPC under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kerberos Agent and OpenIPC with Docker?
Kerberos Agent: yes. OpenIPC: check the project docs for container support.