Kerberos Agent vs Pikrellcam
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
Pikrellcam
Raspberry Pi motion-detection camera with web interface
| Feature | Kerberos Agent | Pikrellcam |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,088 | ★ 273 |
| First released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Nest Cam | Nest Cam |
Why pick each one
Choose Kerberos Agent if…
- Lightweight per-camera model
- Scales with orchestration
Frequently asked questions
Is Kerberos Agent or Pikrellcam better?
Neither is universally better. Kerberos Agent has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Kerberos Agent and Pikrellcam free and open-source?
Yes. Kerberos Agent is licensed under MIT and Pikrellcam under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kerberos Agent and Pikrellcam with Docker?
Kerberos Agent: yes. Pikrellcam: check the project docs for container support.
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