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Kerberos.io Machinery vs Kerberos Factory

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.io Machinery Open-source video surveillance recording engine VS KE Kerberos Factory Scalable video analytics platform for cameras
FeatureKerberos.io MachineryKerberos Factory
CategoryVideo SurveillanceVideo Surveillance
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageC++Go
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM512 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 486★ 35
First released20142021
ReplacesMilestone XProtect, Blue IrisMilestone XProtect, Genetec

Why pick each one

Choose Kerberos.io Machinery if…

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

Choose Kerberos Factory if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kerberos.io Machinery or Kerberos Factory better?

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

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

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

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

Kerberos.io Machinery: yes. Kerberos Factory: yes.

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