Blue Iris vs Iriun Webcam
Blue Iris
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| Figure | Blue Iris | Iriun Webcam |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.75/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Spec score · Webcam Software | 8.6 (#7) | 7.9 (#15) |
| Headquarters | Northville, Michigan, United States | Oulu, Finland |
| Integrations | Blue Iris can control Sonoff (eWeLink) devices configured for DIY mode and has a new RTMP streamer for YouTube, Facebook, Wowza, and OBS. | The Android app listing names Teams, Zoom and OBS as video applications it can work with. |
| Support | The vendor directs customers to the in-software Help page's Email support button and says phone and remote desktop support are very limited and by appointment only. | The Google Play listing provides [email protected] as the support email. |
Plans
Blue Iris
- Commercial license$39.95 a month
- LE License$39.95, paid once
- Basic maintenance$44.95 a year
- Extended maintenance$49.95 a year
- Full License$99.95, paid once
- Priority maintenance$249.95 a year
In their own words
Blue Iris
Blue Iris is video management software for security monitoring and webcam recording. It accepts up to 128 webcams, network IP cameras, analog cards, or a Windows desktop as camera sources. Recording can run continuously, periodically, or start when motion or audio is detected. Alerts may use a loudspeaker, email, instant message, voice call, or an external program or script. The built-in UI3 web server provides remote desktop and mobile viewing of live cameras, recorded clips, and alerts, with permission-based authentication. Version 6 includes AI services for object classification, tracking, counting, facial recognition, and license plate recognition. Blue Iris can control Sonoff devices configured for DIY mode and stream through RTMP to YouTube, Facebook, Wowza, and OBS. The vendor says HTTPS can encrypt server traffic with a self-generated or CA-signed certificate. Minimum requirements include a newer Intel processor, 8 GB RAM, and 64-bit Windows 10 or an equivalent server. A free 15-day evaluation is offered; initial licensing includes one year of basic maintenance.
Iriun Webcam
Iriun Webcam lets a phone camera serve as a wireless webcam for a PC or Mac. Setup involves installing the computer software and phone app, then using the phone with a video application. On Android, connections can use Wi-Fi or USB, and the app supports resolutions up to 4K, depending on the phone model. Listed camera features include pinch zoom, mirroring, and operation while the phone screen is off. The Android app names Teams, Zoom, and OBS as compatible video applications. Desktop downloads are listed for Windows 7 or later, macOS 12.3 or later, and Ubuntu 22.04 or later. The iOS app requires iOS 13.0 or later and iPadOS 13.0 or later. The Android app is free with ads and in-app purchases. Its Pro option removes ads and the watermark, enables manual ISO, exposure, and white balance adjustments, and adds desktop remote camera control. The German App Store listing shows an in-app purchase called “Pro version” for 7,99 €.