# lightNVR - Commercial Licensing & Professional Support ## Overview 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)](../LICENSE). As the sole copyright holder, OpenSensor Engineering offers flexible licensing options to meet diverse deployment needs — from hobbyist projects to enterprise-scale commercial products. --- ## Licensing Options ### Community License (GPLv3) 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 ### Commercial License 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 Cloud — Managed Hosting **[lightnvr.com](https://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](https://demo.lightnvr.com)** — See LightNVR Cloud in action with real camera feeds, no sign-up required. ### How It Works 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 ### Key Features - 🔒 **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 ### Pricing Visit **[lightnvr.com](https://lightnvr.com)** for current plans and pricing. > **[Join the Waitlist](https://lightnvr.com)** — No credit card required. Cancel anytime. ### Cloud vs. Self-Hosted 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. --- ## Professional Support 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. | Feature | Community | Professional | |---------|-----------|--------------| | **Response Time** | Best effort | 48 hours | | **Support Channel** | GitHub Issues | Email + Video + Chat | | **Architecture Review** | — | Initial consult + Ongoing | | **Custom Development** | — | $175/hr | | **Roadmap Input** | Public voting | Direct input | | **Commercial License** | — | Available | > **Custom development and consulting**: $175/hr (volume discounts available for retainer agreements) --- ## Consulting & Development Services OpenSensor Engineering offers hands-on consulting for organizations deploying lightNVR or building video surveillance infrastructure. Services include: ### Deployment Architecture 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. ### Integration Development Custom integrations via API, webhooks, or MQTT to connect lightNVR with your existing infrastructure — alarm systems, access control, analytics platforms, or business applications. ### Custom Feature Development 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 ### Embedded & Hardware Expertise 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. --- ## Ideal For - 📷 **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 --- ## Get Started Ready to discuss your project? Contact OpenSensor Engineering to schedule a discovery call: - ☁️ **LightNVR Cloud**: [lightnvr.com](https://lightnvr.com) - 📧 **Email**: [matt@opensensor.io](mailto:matt@opensensor.io) - 🐙 **GitHub**: [github.com/opensensor/lightnvr](https://github.com/opensensor/lightnvr) - 🌐 **Web**: [www.opensensor.io](https://www.opensensor.io) ---

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