MediaMTX vs ZoneMinder
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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ZoneMinder
Full-featured closed-circuit television software suite
| Feature | MediaMTX | ZoneMinder |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,747 | ★ 5,899 |
| First released | 2019 | 2002 |
| Replaces | Wowza | Blue Iris, Milestone XProtect |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is MediaMTX or ZoneMinder better?
MediaMTX is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider ZoneMinder if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are MediaMTX and ZoneMinder free and open-source?
Yes. MediaMTX is licensed under MIT and ZoneMinder under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MediaMTX and ZoneMinder with Docker?
MediaMTX: yes. ZoneMinder: yes.