motionEye vs Neolink
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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motionEye
Web frontend for the Motion video surveillance program
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Neolink
RTSP bridge for Reolink cameras without cloud
| Feature | motionEye | Neolink |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,651 | ★ 775 |
| First released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Nest Cam | Reolink Cloud |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is motionEye or Neolink better?
motionEye is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Neolink if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are motionEye and Neolink free and open-source?
Yes. motionEye is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Neolink under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run motionEye and Neolink with Docker?
motionEye: yes. Neolink: yes.