µStreamer vs Gerbera
A side-by-side comparison of µStreamer and Gerbera — pricing, license, deployment, and where each tool wins.
µStreamer
github.com
Lightweight and very quick server to stream MJPEG video from any V4L2 device to the net.
Gerbera
gerbera.io
UPnP Media Server, which allows you to stream your digital media throughout your home network and listen to/watch it on a variety of UPnP compatible devices.
| Feature | µStreamer | Gerbera |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Model | Open-source | Open-source |
| License | CC-BY-SA-3.0 | CC-BY-SA-3.0 |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Category | Media Streaming - Multimedia Streaming | Media Streaming - Multimedia Streaming |
| Self-hosted | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Free tier | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
Pick µStreamer if…
- ✓You prefer µStreamer's feature set or ecosystem fit.
Pick Gerbera if…
- ✓You prefer Gerbera's feature set or ecosystem fit.