MediaMTX vs SentryShot
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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SentryShot
Video surveillance management system
| Feature | MediaMTX | SentryShot |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Docker |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,747 | — |
| First released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Wowza | — |
Why pick each one
Choose SentryShot if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Docker
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is MediaMTX or SentryShot better?
MediaMTX is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider SentryShot if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are MediaMTX and SentryShot free and open-source?
Yes. MediaMTX is licensed under MIT and SentryShot under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MediaMTX and SentryShot with Docker?
MediaMTX: yes. SentryShot: yes.