SHSelfHostIndex

Kerberos Agent vs RPi Cam Web Interface

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted video surveillance options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

Not the right match-up?
KE Kerberos Agent Lightweight video surveillance agent for a single camera VS RP RPi Cam Web Interface Web-based control and streaming for the Raspberry Pi camera
FeatureKerberos AgentRPi Cam Web Interface
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupRead-the-docs project
Health score83 · Excellent19 · At risk
CategoryVideo SurveillanceVideo Surveillance
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoPHP
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesbare-metal
GitHub stars★ 1,121★ 1,599
First released20142013
ReplacesNest CamNest Cam

What are Kerberos Agent and RPi Cam Web Interface?

Kerberos Agent

Kerberos Agent is a lightweight, single-camera video surveillance application that detects motion and stores recordings locally or in the cloud. Multiple agents can be managed centrally with Kerberos Hub.

  • Single-camera agent design
  • Motion detection
  • Local and cloud storage
  • Kubernetes friendly

Read the full Kerberos Agent guide →

RPi Cam Web Interface

RPi Cam Web Interface is a web-based control panel for the Raspberry Pi camera module, offering live streaming, recording, and motion detection. It is a popular choice for simple DIY surveillance projects.

  • Live camera streaming
  • Recording and snapshots
  • Motion detection
  • Web control panel

Read the full RPi Cam Web Interface guide →

Kerberos Agent vs RPi Cam Web Interface: key differences

Kerberos Agent is written in Go, while RPi Cam Web Interface is built with PHP. RPi Cam Web Interface is the lighter option, starting around 256 MB of RAM against 512 MB for Kerberos Agent. Kerberos Agent lists first-class Docker deployment; RPi Cam Web Interface does not.

Why pick each one

Choose Kerberos Agent if…

  • Lightweight per-camera model
  • Scales with orchestration

Watch out for

  • One agent per camera
  • Hub needed for central view
Kerberos Agent details

Choose RPi Cam Web Interface if…

  • Easy DIY setup
  • Lightweight

Watch out for

  • Raspberry Pi camera only
  • Single-camera use
RPi Cam Web Interface details

Frequently asked questions

Is Kerberos Agent or RPi Cam Web Interface better?

RPi Cam Web Interface 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 RPi Cam Web Interface free and open-source?

Yes. Kerberos Agent is licensed under MIT and RPi Cam Web Interface under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Kerberos Agent and RPi Cam Web Interface with Docker?

Kerberos Agent: yes. RPi Cam Web Interface: check the project docs for container support.

Which is lighter on resources, Kerberos Agent or RPi Cam Web Interface?

RPi Cam Web Interface has the smaller minimum footprint at 256 MB of RAM, compared to about 512 MB for Kerberos Agent. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

Related comparisons