iSpy Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to iSpy for Linux and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is ZoneMinder, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to iSpy and 14 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to iSpy are Shinobi, Frigate NVR, Agent DVR and MotionEye.

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iSpy alternatives are mainly Video Streaming Apps Other popular filters include Chrome OS + Free + surveillance. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to iSpy.
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iSpy uses your USB webcams, IP cams, capture cards, desktops and microphones to detect and record movement or sound and provides security, surveillance, monitoring and alerting services. Media is recorded directly to H264...

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iSpy alternatives page was last updated Jan 12, 2025
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  1. ZoneMinder icon

    ZoneMinder

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    ZoneMinder is a free video camera security application suite, designed for low cost DIY video security including commercial or home CCTV, theft prevention and child or family member monitoring including nanny cam applications.

    49 ZoneMinder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    ZoneMinder Multi Monitor Timeline

    ZoneMinder Features

    1.  Motion Detection
    2.  Video-surveillance

    ZoneMinder VS iSpy

     
    Comments about ZoneMinder as an Alternative to iSpy
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    Negative Jan 12, 2025
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    It doesn't run under Windows, so cannot compare it to iSpy.

    Guest
    Positive Jul 31, 2015
    -2

    Zoneminder can even run in a Pentium computer. It has great features.

    Guest
    Negative May 17, 2016
    -6

    no wondows support, iSpy is windows too

    iSpy Icon
    ZoneMinder icon

    • Most users think ZoneMinder is a great iSpy alternative.

    • ZoneMinder is the most popular Linux alternative to iSpy.

    • ZoneMinder is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to iSpy.

    • ZoneMinder is Free and Open SourceiSpy is Paid and Open Source
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    Shinobi

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    Shinobi is an Open Source CCTV software written in Node.JS. Streams are img tags, but not MJPEG. Images are transferred through WebSocket. Files are saved in WebM videos, not JPEGs.

    26 Shinobi alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Shinobi screenshot 1

    Shinobi Features

    1.  Live Preview
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Multiple Cameras
    6.  Record videos
    7.  Embedded video stream
    8.  Websocket streams

    Shinobi VS iSpy

     

    • Most users think Shinobi is a great iSpy alternative.

    • Shinobi is the most popular Web-based, Mac & Self-Hosted alternative to iSpy.

    • Shinobi is Free Personal and Open SourceiSpy is Paid and Open Source
  4. Frigate NVR icon

    Frigate NVR

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    A complete and local NVR with AI object detection. Uses OpenCV and Tensorflow to perform realtime object detection locally for IP cameras. With a very good HomeAssistant integration.

    16 Frigate NVR alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Frigate NVR screenshot 1

    Frigate NVR Features

    1.  Self-hosted
    2.  AI-Powered

    Frigate NVR VS iSpy

     
  5. Agent DVR icon

    Agent DVR

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    Agent DVR is a new advanced video surveillance platform for Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Raspberry Pi and Docker. Agent has a unified user interface that runs on all modern computers, mobile devices and even Virtual Reality.

    8 Agent DVR alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
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    Agent DVR Features

    1.  IP camera
    2.  Multiple Cameras
    3.  Video-surveillance
    4.  Camera capturing
    5.  Motion Detection

    Agent DVR VS iSpy

     
  6. MotionEye icon

    MotionEye

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    motionEye is a web frontend for the motion daemon, written in Python.

    44 MotionEye alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi OS
    • Raspberry Pi
    Normal Desktop View

    MotionEye Features

    1.  Video-surveillance
    2.  Motion Detection
    3.  Remote monitoring

    MotionEye VS iSpy

     
  7. Nx Witness VMS icon

    Nx Witness VMS

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    Nx Witness VMS is the next generation of IP video camera management software, allowing operators to instantly discover 99% of IP cameras and create and share an unlimited number of custom views combining live video, browser windows, and more!.

    18 Nx Witness VMS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Nx Witness VMS screenshot 1

    Nx Witness VMS Features

    1.  Video analytics
    2.  Video-surveillance
    3.  IP camera

    Nx Witness VMS VS iSpy

     
  9. Axxon Next icon

    Axxon Next

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    AxxonSoft is a leading software developer that combines IP-based physical security information management (PSIM), intelligent video analytics, video management software, facial recognition, POS and road traffic monitoring, and an enterprise-wide platform into fully integrated...

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Axxon Next screenshot 1

    Axxon Next Features

    1.  Video-surveillance
    2.  Webcam recording
    3.  Motion Detection
    4.  Remote monitoring

    Axxon Next VS iSpy

     
  10. Motion icon

    Motion

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    Motion is a program that monitors the video signal from one or more cameras and is able to detect if a significant part of the picture has changed; in other words, it can detect motion.

    20 Motion alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Motion screenshot 1

    Motion Features

    1.  Facial Recognition
    2.  Track everything
    3.  Motion Detection

    Motion VS iSpy

     
  11. motionEyeOS icon

    motionEyeOS

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    motionEyeOS is a Linux distribution that turns a single-board computer into a video surveillance system. The OS is based on BuildRoot and uses motion as a backend and motionEye for the frontend.

    58 motionEyeOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Banana Pi
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Orange Pi
    • Odroid
    Normal Desktop View
    Discontinued

    motionEyeOS is, at least for now, unmaintained and not being updated as stated on the GitHub repo.

    motionEyeOS Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Video-surveillance
    3.  Motion Detection

    motionEyeOS VS iSpy

     
  12. Kerberos.IO icon

    Kerberos.IO

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    Kerberos.io is a low-budget video surveillance solution, that uses computer vision algorithms to detect changes, and that can trigger other devices.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspbian
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    Kerberos.IO screenshot 1

    Kerberos.IO Features

    1.  Motion Capture
    2.  Remote monitoring
    3.  Webcam recording
    4.  Video-surveillance
    5.  Motion Detection

    Kerberos.IO VS iSpy

     
  13. OpenCVR icon

    OpenCVR

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    Open source ONVIF IP Camera manager.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    OpenCVR screenshot 1

    OpenCVR VS iSpy

     
  14. Bluecherry icon

    Bluecherry

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    Bluecherry is a leader in Linux based surveillance software and equipment. Bluecherry also sells analog and network cameras and equipment.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Bluecherry Features

    1.  IP camera

    Bluecherry VS iSpy

     
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