Kerberos Agent vs uStreamer
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
uStreamer
Lightweight MJPEG streamer for USB and CSI cameras
| Feature | Kerberos Agent | uStreamer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,088 | ★ 2,021 |
| First released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Nest Cam | mjpg-streamer |
Why pick each one
Choose Kerberos Agent if…
- Lightweight per-camera model
- Scales with orchestration
Choose uStreamer if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
- Written in C
Frequently asked questions
Is Kerberos Agent or uStreamer better?
uStreamer 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 uStreamer free and open-source?
Yes. Kerberos Agent is licensed under MIT and uStreamer under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kerberos Agent and uStreamer with Docker?
Kerberos Agent: yes. uStreamer: check the project docs for container support.