WolfRecorder Alternatives

WolfRecorder is described as 'A high-performance, self-hosted open-source NVR/DVR/CCTV system for capturing and storing video from IP cameras. It can manage hundreds of cameras per host or scale into a powerful cluster' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are four alternatives to WolfRecorder for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Linux, Web-based, Mac and Chrome OS apps. The best WolfRecorder alternative is Shinobi. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Frigate NVR or Synology Surveillance Station.

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A high-performance, self-hosted open-source NVR/DVR/CCTV system for capturing and storing video from IP cameras. It can...

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WolfRecorder alternatives page was last updated Jun 3, 2025
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  1. Shinobi icon

    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 WolfRecorder

     

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

    • Shinobi is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WolfRecorder.

    • Shinobi is Free Personal and Open SourceWolfRecorder is Free and Open Source
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    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 WolfRecorder

     
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    Synology Surveillance Station

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    Synology Surveillance Station is an NVR (network video recorder) system to safeguard security through IP camera monitoring.

    12 Synology Surveillance Station alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Synology Surveillance Station screenshot 1

    Synology Surveillance Station VS WolfRecorder

     
  5. 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 WolfRecorder

     
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