Kerberos Vault vs MediaMTX
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 Vault
Storage and lifecycle management for surveillance recordings
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MediaMTX
Ready-to-use media server and RTSP/WebRTC proxy
| Feature | Kerberos Vault | MediaMTX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 42 | ★ 19,747 |
| First released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Milestone XProtect | Wowza |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Kerberos Vault or MediaMTX better?
MediaMTX is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Kerberos Vault if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Kerberos Vault and MediaMTX free and open-source?
Yes. Kerberos Vault is licensed under MIT and MediaMTX under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kerberos Vault and MediaMTX with Docker?
Kerberos Vault: yes. MediaMTX: yes.