Shinobi vs ZoneMinder

November 22, 2024 | Author: Michael Stromann
9★
Shinobi
Shinobi
Shinobi is Open Source, written in Node.js, and real easy to use. It is the future of CCTV and NVR for developers and end-users alike. It is catered to by professionals and most importantly by the one who created it.
13★
ZoneMinder
ZoneMinder
Full-featured, open source, state-of-the-art video surveillance software system. Monitor your office using off the shelf hardware with any camera, you can design a system as large or as small as you need. Supports motion detection and event-triggered recording.

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Shinobi and ZoneMinder are both open-source video surveillance software that support integration with a variety of IP cameras, provide live video streaming and recording capabilities, allow to set up motion detection and event alerts. They have web-interface for remote monitoring and management.

But Shinobi (first released in 2018) is UK-based software is arguably more user-friendly and modern in design. It's developed primarily in Node.js, which contributes to its efficiency and provides native support for RESTful API, making it more flexible for developers.

ZoneMinder (2002) is older and more feature rich product with large user base. It is built primarily using PHP and C++ and is highly configurable, so, it's more comfortable for advanced users implementing complex installations with manual configuration and legacy system maintaining.

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Author: Michael Stromann
Michael is an expert in IT Service Management, IT Security and software development. With his extensive experience as a software developer and active involvement in multiple ERP implementation projects, Michael brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his writings. Having previously worked at SAP, he has honed his expertise and gained a deep understanding of software development and implementation processes. Currently, as a freelance developer, Michael continues to contribute to the IT community by sharing his insights through guest articles published on several IT portals. You can contact Michael by email [email protected]