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motionEye vs ZoneMinder
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| Fact | motionEye | ZoneMinder |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 4.7k | 5.9k |
| Latest | 0.44.0 | 1.38.6 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 66 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Blue Iris. Alternatives to Blue Iris →
PartialmotionEyeWeb front end for motion with recording, motion detection and notifications, without object detection.
Full replacementZoneMinderRecords and monitors IP and analog cameras with motion detection, zones and a web console.
motionEye
- 0.44.02026-06-20The following vulnerabilities have been closed:
- 0.44.0b32026-06-19A new button and dialog was added to change credentials for network cameras, including simple MJPEG cameras, and remote…pre-release
- 0.44.0b22026-05-23The signature authentication method has been replaced with session cookies. For using the API, a session cookie needs t…pre-release
- 0.44.0b12026-03-11Whats new:pre-release
- 0.43.12025-12-11To see what's new since the last stable 0.42.1, see the previous beta release notes:
motionEye
✓ signed The latest release, 0.44.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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ZoneMinder
unsigned The latest release, 1.38.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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