Kerberos Agent vs ZoneMinder
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
ZoneMinder
Full-featured closed-circuit television software suite
| Feature | Kerberos Agent | ZoneMinder |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,088 | ★ 5,899 |
| First released | 2014 | 2002 |
| Replaces | Nest Cam | Blue Iris, Milestone XProtect |
Why pick each one
Choose Kerberos Agent if…
- Lightweight per-camera model
- Scales with orchestration
Frequently asked questions
Is Kerberos Agent or ZoneMinder better?
Neither is universally better. ZoneMinder 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 ZoneMinder free and open-source?
Yes. Kerberos Agent is licensed under MIT and ZoneMinder under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kerberos Agent and ZoneMinder with Docker?
Kerberos Agent: yes. ZoneMinder: yes.