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MediaMTXSecuritySpy
Free

Free and open source.

 Paid

Commercial software sold by Ben Software.

Self-hosted macOS
  • Supports many streaming protocols in one server
  • Zero dependencies and a single config file
  • AI-based motion detection to cut false alerts
  • Works with most IP cameras and ONVIF
  • Handles live streams, not a media library
  • Configuration assumes some streaming knowledge
  • Mac only
  • Paid licence
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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