The 8 Best DIY Security Camera Apps and Software for Linux

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ZoneMinder Landing Page
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ZoneMinder

ZoneMinder is a free and open-source piece of security software that can be used at home or in your business. The software puts you in control of all of your data, and it is exceptionally easy to setup. Read more about ZoneMinder.
Pricing:
- Open Source
ZoneMinder is an awesome option for a do-it-yourself surveillance system. Professional features shape ZoneMinder into an ideal Linux NVR for household and commercial security alike. It comes with compatibility for both IP-enabled and standard PC cameras. If you're on the go, Android and iOS apps let you monitor your cameras remotely.

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xeoma Landing Page
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xeoma

Xeoma supports 99.9% of all cameras and works on Windows, Linux / ARM (Raspberry), Mac OS X, iOS and Android. Stability and reliability of our software is proved by its 13-year presence on the global market. Use Xeoma in your native language.
Pricing:
- Freemium
- Free Trial
- $9.0 / One-off (Starter, 1000-cam live stream, 2-cam recording, remote access)
Xeoma is paid software, but the lowest-cost plan is comparable in price to eating out at a fast-food restaurant. Overall, Xeoma is a simple but comprehensive option for keeping an eye on your home or workplace.

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Motion Project Landing Page

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Motion Project

Motion is a highly configurable program that monitors video signals from many types of cameras.

While it saves video when movement is detected, Motion also includes time-lapse settings for regular monitoring. You can also set Motion to save as either video or images. It runs headless and a GUI isn't needed, giving it a lightweight footprint compared to other Linux surveillance software competitors.

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Bluecherry Landing Page
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Bluecherry

Bluecherry is a Linux-based video surveillance application with a cross-platform client.
Pricing:
- Open Source
While Bluecherry is free and open-source, paid support packages are available for business users. With a rich feature set and paid support options, Bluecherry is a great option for both business and residential use.

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Ivideon Landing Page

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Ivideon

Remote webcam/security monitoring free.

If you're designing a DIY surveillance system on a budget, you should consider Ivideon. The system requirements are among the lightest you'll find for any DIY DVR—you can run Ivideon on an Atom-powered PC with 1GB RAM and just 500MB of storage. You'll need at least 11GB available for daily video footage storage if you want to store locally, however.

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Kerberos.io Landing Page
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Kerberos.io

Welcome to the revolutionary video analytics and video management platform. Open, modular, and extensible for everyone, anywhere
Pricing:
- Open Source
With support for Raspberry Pi OS, Kerberos.io is the best option for users looking to create a surveillance system with low-powered tech. Notably, Kerberos.io also has a clean, modern, and easy-to-use web interface.

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moeiscool.github.io

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Shinobi

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The community edition of Shinobi is free for anyone to use. A pro version is available for those who need developer support. The pro version receives regular updates, while the community edition only sees updates that deliver major changes and bug fixes.

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motionEyeOS Landing Page

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motionEyeOS

A Video Surveillance OS For Single-board Computers

Some of the above options can run on a Raspberry Pi, but there's another option that is built specifically for the task. motionEyeOS is a specialty Linux distro whose purpose is to turn your Raspberry Pi into a multi-camera Linux surveillance system.

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