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Pikrellcam vs RPi Cam Web Interface

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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PI Pikrellcam Raspberry Pi motion-detection camera with web interface VS RP RPi Cam Web Interface Web-based control and streaming for the Raspberry Pi camera
FeaturePikrellcamRPi Cam Web Interface
CategoryVideo SurveillanceVideo Surveillance
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageCPHP
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metalbare-metal
GitHub stars★ 273★ 1,599
First released20152013
ReplacesNest CamNest Cam

Why pick each one

Choose Pikrellcam if…

  • Great for Pi camera modules
  • Lightweight
Pikrellcam details

Choose RPi Cam Web Interface if…

  • Easy DIY setup
  • Lightweight
RPi Cam Web Interface details

Frequently asked questions

Is Pikrellcam or RPi Cam Web Interface better?

RPi Cam Web Interface is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Pikrellcam if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Pikrellcam and RPi Cam Web Interface free and open-source?

Yes. Pikrellcam is licensed under GPL-3.0 and RPi Cam Web Interface under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Pikrellcam and RPi Cam Web Interface with Docker?

Pikrellcam: check the project docs for container support. RPi Cam Web Interface: check the project docs for container support.

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