ZoneMinder vs motionEye

October 02, 2024 | Author: Michael Stromann
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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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motionEye
motionEye is a web-based frontend for Motion - highly configurable program that monitors video signals from many types of cameras and depending upon how they are configured, perform actions when movement is detected.

ZoneMinder and motionEye are both open-source video surveillance software that allow to process multiple video feeds simultaneously. They support various IP camera and webcam types and offer motion detection and video recording features. Both provide web interface for remote access.

But ZoneMinder (available since 2002) works only on Linux and FreeBSD and requires more technical expertise to set up. It provides advanced features like event-based recording and API and is suited for large-scale enterprise surveillance installations.

motionEye (2014) is Poland-based software - more lightweight, easier-to-use and suitable for small business. It's more simple to install because includes pre-configured images like motionEyeOS.

See also: Top 10 Video Surveillance Systems
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]