Moonfire NVR 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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Moonfire NVR
Lightweight always-recording network video recorder
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OpenIPC
Open-source firmware for IP cameras and surveillance devices
| Feature | Moonfire NVR | OpenIPC |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Rust | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,731 | ★ 2,110 |
| First released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Blue Iris | Stock IP camera firmware |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Moonfire NVR or OpenIPC better?
Neither is universally better. OpenIPC has the larger community, while Moonfire NVR is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Moonfire NVR and OpenIPC free and open-source?
Yes. Moonfire NVR is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenIPC under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Moonfire NVR and OpenIPC with Docker?
Moonfire NVR: yes. OpenIPC: check the project docs for container support.
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