SentryShot vs OpenCvSharp
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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SentryShot
Video surveillance management system
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OpenCvSharp
.NET wrapper for OpenCV computer vision
| Feature | SentryShot | OpenCvSharp |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Docker | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 6,056 |
| First released | 2020 | 2008 |
| Replaces | — | Commercial vision SDKs |
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 SentryShot or OpenCvSharp better?
Neither is universally better. OpenCvSharp has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are SentryShot and OpenCvSharp free and open-source?
Yes. SentryShot is licensed under GPL-2.0 and OpenCvSharp under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SentryShot and OpenCvSharp with Docker?
SentryShot: yes. OpenCvSharp: check the project docs for container support.