iSpy Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to iSpy for Linux if you 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, motionEyeOS, Motion and MotionEye.

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iSpy

Paid • Open Source
Video Streaming App

Windows
Mac
Linux

iSpy uses your USB webcams, IP cams, capture cards, desktops and microphones to detect and record movement or sound and...

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ZoneMinder
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Free • Open Source
Video Streaming App
Linux
46 alternatives to ZoneMinder
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.
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ZoneMinder Features
Motion Detection
Video-surveillance
ZoneMinder vs iSpy
Most users think ZoneMinder is a great alternative to iSpy.
Guest
Zoneminder can even run in a Pentium computer. It has great features.
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Guest
no wondows support, iSpy is windows too
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Shinobi
Is this a good alternative?
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No
Free Personal • Open Source
Mac
Linux
Online
Self-Hosted
23 alternatives to Shinobi
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.
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Shinobi Features
1. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Shinobi without registration.
3. Support for Multiple MonitorsShinobi supports the use of multiple displays.
4. Works OfflineShinobi can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Multiple Cameras
Record videos
Embedded video stream
Websocket streams
Shinobi vs iSpy
Most users think Shinobi is a great alternative to iSpy.
motionEyeOS
Is this a good alternative?
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No
Free • Open Source
Video Streaming App
Linux
Banana Pi
Raspberry Pi
Orange Pi
Odroid
57 alternatives to motionEyeOS
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.
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motionEyeOS Features
Linux-based
Video-surveillance
Motion Detection
Discontinued
motionEyeOS is, at least for now, unmaintained and not being updated as stated on the GitHub repo.
Motion
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Free • Open Source
Linux
17 alternatives to Motion
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.
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Motion Features
1. Facial RecognitionMotion can register a biometric facial pattern to identify or verify the identity of a subject through an image or video.
Track everything
Motion Detection
Motion vs iSpy
Most users think Motion is a great alternative to iSpy.
MotionEye
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Free • Open Source
Linux
Self-Hosted
Raspbian
Raspberry Pi
41 alternatives to MotionEye
motionEye is a web frontend for the motion daemon, written in Python.
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MotionEye Features
Video-surveillance
Motion Detection
Remote monitoring
Discontinued
https://github.com/ccrisan/motioneye#readme
Frigate NVR
Is this a good alternative?
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Free • Open Source
Linux
Self-Hosted
12 alternatives to Frigate NVR
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.

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Kerberos.IO
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Freemium • Open Source
Mac
Linux
Online
Chrome OS
BSD
Self-Hosted
Raspbian
Raspberry Pi
Docker
40 alternatives to Kerberos.IO
Kerberos.io is a low-budget video surveillance solution, that uses computer vision algorithms to detect changes, and that can trigger other devices. Kerberos.io is open source so everyone can customize the source code to its needs and share it with the community under the...
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Kerberos.IO Features
1. Motion CaptureYou can capture and modify/animate faces, gestures, movements or objects within the Kerberos.IO.
Remote monitoring
Webcam recording
Video-surveillance
Motion Detection
OpenCVR
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
10 alternatives to OpenCVR
Open source ONVIF IP Camera manager.

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Agent DVR
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Docker
8 alternatives to Agent DVR
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.
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Agent DVR Features
IP camera
Multiple Cameras
Video-surveillance
Camera capturing
Motion Detection
Web Camera Pro
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Free • Proprietary
Video Streaming App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
23 alternatives to Web Camera Pro
Web Camera Pro is flexible and sophisticated Video Management Software loaded on your computer and allows you to view multiple cameras, record and retrieve video, and monitor events.
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Web Camera Pro Features
1. Ad-freeWeb Camera Pro doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Web Camera Pro without registration.
3. PortableWeb Camera Pro can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Video-surveillance