lightNVR is a lightweight, high-performance network video recorder designed for embedded systems, edge deployments, and resource-constrained environments. The project is developed and maintained by OpenSensor Engineering and released under the GNU General Public License v3 (GPLv3).

As the sole copyright holder, OpenSensor Engineering offers flexible licensing options to meet diverse deployment needs — from hobbyist projects to enterprise-scale commercial products.

lightNVR is freely available under GPLv3 for open-source projects, personal use, research, and any deployment where GPL compliance is maintained. Under this license:

• ✅ Full access to all features and source code
• ✅ Freedom to modify, extend, and distribute
• ⚠️ Derivative works must also be released under GPLv3
• ⚠️ Source code must be made available to end users
• 📢 Community support via GitHub issues and discussions

For organizations that require proprietary deployment, integration into closed-source products, or cannot comply with GPL obligations, OpenSensor Engineering offers commercial licensing. This license provides:

• ✅ Freedom to integrate lightNVR into proprietary products without GPL disclosure requirements
• ✅ Ability to keep modifications and extensions private
• ✅ No requirement to distribute source code to customers
• ✅ Clean IP chain for acquisition, investment, or compliance requirements
• ✅ Flexible terms tailored to your use case (per-device, per-deployment, or enterprise-wide)

lightnvr.com is the official managed cloud hosting service for LightNVR, operated by OpenSensor Engineering. Connect your existing IP cameras to a dedicated cloud NVR instance — secure WireGuard tunnels, WebRTC streaming, no vendor lock-in.

🎥 Try the Live Demo — See LightNVR Cloud in action with real camera feeds, no sign-up required.

1. Sign Up — Create your account and provision your dedicated NVR instance
2. Configure Tunnel — Set up a WireGuard tunnel to securely connect your camera network
3. Add Cameras — Point your RTSP/ONVIF cameras at your cloud NVR instance
4. Watch Anywhere — Access live streams and recordings from any browser, anywhere

• 🔒 WireGuard VPN Tunnels — Securely connect cameras behind NAT or firewalls; no port forwarding required
• 📹 Bring Your Own Cameras — Works with any RTSP/ONVIF IP camera; no proprietary hardware lock-in
• 🏗️ Isolated Instances — Your own dedicated NVR instance, not shared multi-tenant infrastructure
• 🌐 WebRTC Live Streaming — Watch live feeds from anywhere with sub-50ms latency browser streaming
• 💾 Cloud Recording — Continuous or motion-triggered recording with configurable retention
• 🛡️ Enterprise Security — TLS everywhere, encrypted storage, SOC 2 compliance roadmap

Visit lightnvr.com for current plans and pricing.

Join the Waitlist — No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

LightNVR is free and open-source at the core. Self-host it on your own hardware forever — no license fees, no vendor lock-in. Want the convenience of cloud? Let us handle the provisioning, hosting, and maintenance. Cloud recording also provides an added layer of security — offsite backups that survive local disasters.

Whether you're using lightNVR under GPL or commercial license, professional support ensures your deployment succeeds. Support is available independently or bundled with commercial licensing.

Custom development and consulting: $175/hr (volume discounts available for retainer agreements)

OpenSensor Engineering offers hands-on consulting for organizations deploying lightNVR or building video surveillance infrastructure. Services include:

Multi-camera deployment patterns, storage planning, retention strategies, and hardware selection for your specific scale and environment — from single-site installations to distributed edge deployments.

Custom integrations via API, webhooks, or MQTT to connect lightNVR with your existing infrastructure — alarm systems, access control, analytics platforms, or business applications.

Features built to your specifications. Options include:

• Exclusive development: Private to your organization for a defined period
• Sponsored development: Contributed to the open-source project with your organization credited

Deep experience with Ingenic SoCs, neural network accelerators, ISP tuning, and embedded Linux. If you're building camera hardware or optimizing for specific silicon, we can help.

• 📷 Camera manufacturers embedding NVR functionality into their products
• 🔐 Security integrators building turnkey surveillance solutions
• 🌐 IoT platform vendors adding video capabilities to their stack
• 🏢 Enterprise IT teams deploying self-hosted video infrastructure
• 🚀 Startups seeking actively developed NVR technology without building from scratch

Ready to discuss your project? Contact OpenSensor Engineering to schedule a discovery call:

• ☁️ LightNVR Cloud: lightnvr.com
• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 🐙 GitHub: github.com/opensensor/lightnvr
• 🌐 Web: www.opensensor.io

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