MediaMTX vs OpenALPR
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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MediaMTX
Ready-to-use media server and RTSP/WebRTC proxy
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OpenALPR
Automatic license plate recognition library
| Feature | MediaMTX | OpenALPR |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,747 | ★ 11,440 |
| First released | 2019 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Wowza | Rekor Scout, Plate Recognizer |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenALPR if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 11.4k GitHub stars
- Written in C++
Frequently asked questions
Is MediaMTX or OpenALPR better?
MediaMTX is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider OpenALPR if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are MediaMTX and OpenALPR free and open-source?
Yes. MediaMTX is licensed under MIT and OpenALPR under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MediaMTX and OpenALPR with Docker?
MediaMTX: yes. OpenALPR: yes.