lightNVRvsOpenNVR
Two self-hosted Verkada alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| lightNVR | OpenNVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #14 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #20 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 288 | 183 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 4 |
| Latest release | 0.44.3 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.1.8 · 17 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Python |
Which one should you pick?
lightNVR scores 49/100 against 45/100 for OpenNVR, so it is the safer default.
lightNVR ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for OpenNVR.
lightNVR details →OpenNVR details → All Verkada alternatives →