MediaMTX vs OpenIPC
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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OpenIPC
Open-source firmware for IP cameras and surveillance devices
| Feature | MediaMTX | OpenIPC |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | C |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,747 | ★ 2,110 |
| First released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Wowza | Stock IP camera firmware |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is MediaMTX or OpenIPC better?
MediaMTX is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider OpenIPC if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are MediaMTX and OpenIPC free and open-source?
Yes. MediaMTX is licensed under MIT and OpenIPC under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MediaMTX and OpenIPC with Docker?
MediaMTX: yes. OpenIPC: check the project docs for container support.