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MediaMTX vs Neolink

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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ME MediaMTX Ready-to-use media server and RTSP/WebRTC proxy VS NE Neolink RTSP bridge for Reolink cameras without cloud
FeatureMediaMTXNeolink
CategoryVideo SurveillanceVideo Surveillance
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageGoRust
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 19,747★ 775
First released20192020
ReplacesWowzaReolink Cloud

Why pick each one

Choose MediaMTX if…

  • Extremely lightweight
  • Wide protocol support
MediaMTX details

Choose Neolink if…

  • Unlocks Reolink cameras
  • No cloud dependency
Neolink details

Frequently asked questions

Is MediaMTX or Neolink better?

MediaMTX is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Neolink if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are MediaMTX and Neolink free and open-source?

Yes. MediaMTX is licensed under MIT and Neolink under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run MediaMTX and Neolink with Docker?

MediaMTX: yes. Neolink: yes.

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