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Kerberos Vault vs Kerberos.io Machinery

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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KE Kerberos Vault Storage and lifecycle management for surveillance recordings VS KE Kerberos.io Machinery Open-source video surveillance recording engine
FeatureKerberos VaultKerberos.io Machinery
CategoryVideo SurveillanceVideo Surveillance
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoC++
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 42★ 486
First released20212014
ReplacesMilestone XProtectMilestone XProtect, Blue Iris

Why pick each one

Choose Kerberos Vault if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Written in Go
Kerberos Vault details

Choose Kerberos.io Machinery if…

  • Lightweight engine
  • Part of broader ecosystem
Kerberos.io Machinery details

Frequently asked questions

Is Kerberos Vault or Kerberos.io Machinery better?

Kerberos.io Machinery is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Kerberos Vault if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Kerberos Vault and Kerberos.io Machinery free and open-source?

Yes. Kerberos Vault is licensed under MIT and Kerberos.io Machinery under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Kerberos Vault and Kerberos.io Machinery with Docker?

Kerberos Vault: yes. Kerberos.io Machinery: yes.

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