Bluecherry

Bluecherry is a comprehensive CCTV software solution designed for professional video surveillance applications. Supporting both IP and analog cameras, it provides a complete platform for recording, monitoring, and managing security camera systems with enterprise-grade features and reliability.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Camera Support:

  • IP camera integration with ONVIF protocol support
  • Analog camera compatibility
  • Multi-vendor camera support
  • RTSP streaming capabilities
  • PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera control
  • Camera auto-discovery and configuration

• Advanced Recording Capabilities:

  • Continuous 24/7 recording
  • Motion detection-based recording
  • Scheduled recording profiles
  • Event-triggered recording
  • Configurable recording quality and compression
  • Intelligent storage management

• Professional Monitoring:

  • Live view with multi-camera layouts
  • Real-time monitoring dashboards
  • Remote access via web interface
  • Mobile application support
  • Alert and notification system
  • Multi-monitor support

• Powerful Playback & Search:

  • Intuitive video playback interface
  • Timeline-based navigation
  • Advanced search capabilities
  • Event-based filtering
  • Video export and sharing
  • Snapshot and clip creation

• System Management:

  • Centralized camera management
  • User access control and permissions
  • System health monitoring
  • Storage quota management
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Configuration import/export

• Enterprise Features:

  • Multi-server support
  • Load balancing capabilities
  • Redundancy and failover
  • Audit trails and logging
  • Integration with access control systems
  • API for custom integrations

• Security & Compliance:

  • Encrypted video streams
  • Secure user authentication
  • Role-based access control
  • Compliance reporting
  • Data retention policies
  • Privacy masking

Technical Specifications

• Language: PHP
• Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Web Server: Apache, nginx
• Protocols: ONVIF, RTSP, HTTP
• License: GPL-2.0
• Platforms: Linux, Windows

Use Cases

• Commercial Security: Business and retail surveillance systems
• Industrial Monitoring: Manufacturing and facility surveillance
• Residential Security: Home security and monitoring systems
• Public Safety: Municipal and government surveillance
• Educational Institutions: School and campus security
• Healthcare Facilities: Hospital and clinic monitoring

Unique Advantages

• Dual Camera Support: Both IP and analog camera compatibility
• Professional Grade: Enterprise-level features and reliability
• ONVIF Compliance: Standard protocol support for camera interoperability
• Scalable Architecture: Supports small to large-scale deployments
• Open Source: Transparent and customizable platform
• Cost Effective: Professional features without licensing fees

Based on the Bluecherry GitHub repository, this tool provides organizations with a professional, scalable video surveillance solution that combines the flexibility of open-source software with enterprise-grade features, making it ideal for businesses and institutions that need reliable security monitoring capabilities.