Why self-host CCTV — privacy, no subscription
Yes, with the honest math attached. Two words end the pitch for consumer cloud CCTV: recurring and third-party — subscription fees forever, and your footage on someone else's servers. Self-hosting inverts both: RTSP cameras stream to your own NVR software, retention is your policy, and nobody else holds the keys.
The catch is storage arithmetic: a 1080p H.265 camera at ~2 Mbps runs roughly 650 GB per month continuous. That is why the design questions are motion-only recording (a tenth of the bytes) and retention windows — not camera counts. A home server or NAS handles most homes; a VPS makes sense when the cameras are distributed across sites or a home connection cannot hold the uplink.
Component choices, the remote-access rule, and per-month INR costs follow below; the VPS server tiers carry the storage-heavy builds and cloud backup adds the off-site copy.
Components — RTSP cameras and NVR software
On self-hosted CCTV, the honest summary is that defaults matter more than brand names — a well-set budget plan outranks a mis-tuned premium one. WebJi® documents its defaults openly and adjusts them per ticket when workloads need it.
Sizing — CPU, RAM and the storage math
Sizing — CPU, RAM and the storage math. Do the change this heading names on one site first, then check it in a private browser window or in the mail client, depending on the topic. Change one setting at a time, and undo it if the result is wrong before you try the next. If you want the Jaipur desk to look with you, email support@webji.services — that mailbox is staffed 24/7 in Hindi and English. Phone +91 141 4941811 is business hours only.
Software — Frigate vs ZoneMinder vs MotionEye
Software and Frigate are not the same product. Software is the option with less for you to operate. Frigate is the option with more control, and more that you have to look after. Choose by what happens when it breaks at night, and by the INR figure on this page. Email support@webji.services if you want that choice made against your actual site.
Remote access — VPN (Tailscale), not port-forward
Allow 80 and 443 to the world, and restrict SSH (22) or RDP (3389) to known IPs. A site that times out after a firewall change is usually a closed web port, not a dead server. If you lock yourself out, use the console in the client area or email support@webji.services before you reboot in a loop.
Retention and overwrite strategy
How this plays out with MotionEye: settings that look cosmetic usually decide page speed and uptime under real traffic. The defaults WebJi® ships are tuned for Indian network conditions, and support can review your setup on request.
VPS vs home server — the honest trade-offs
VPS and home server are not the same product. VPS is the option with less for you to operate. home server is the option with more control, and more that you have to look after. Choose by what happens when it breaks at night, and by the INR figure on this page. Email support@webji.services if you want that choice made against your actual site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a VPS for CCTV storage?
For “Can I use a VPS for CCTV storage”: The catch is storage arithmetic: a 1080p H.265 camera at ~2 Mbps runs roughly 650 GB per month continuous. That is why the design questions are motion-only recording (a tenth of the bytes) and retention windows — not camera counts. A home server or NAS handles most homes; a VPS makes sense when the cameras are distributed across sites or a home connection cannot hold the uplink.
How do I self-host CCTV with Frigate or ZoneMinder?
Yes, with the honest math attached. Two words end the pitch for consumer cloud CCTV: recurring and third-party — subscription fees forever, and your footage on someone else's servers. Self-hosting inverts both: RTSP cameras stream to your own NVR software, retention is your policy, and nobody else holds the keys.
How much storage do CCTV recordings need?
Self-Hosted CCTV Server on a VPS (Frigate Guide) is quoted per requirement on this page, in INR, with 18% GST on the invoice. Email support@webji.services or open a ticket at https://billing.webji.in/submitticket.php?step=2&deptid=10 and the desk sends the figure before you pay. There is no dollar price converted at checkout, and a design or SEO quote is a project price — it is not a hosting renewal.
Can I view cameras remotely without port forwarding?
It depends on the plan you order. Self-Hosted CCTV Server on a VPS (Frigate Guide) is billed in INR with 18% GST. Email support@webji.services with this question before you pay — the desk is 24/7 in Hindi and English, and the average first reply is under 60 minutes. Phone +91 141 4941811 is business hours only.
How much bandwidth does CCTV streaming use?
Self-Hosted CCTV Server on a VPS (Frigate Guide) is quoted per requirement on this page, in INR, with 18% GST on the invoice. Email support@webji.services or open a ticket at https://billing.webji.in/submitticket.php?step=2&deptid=10 and the desk sends the figure before you pay. There is no dollar price converted at checkout, and a design or SEO quote is a project price — it is not a hosting renewal. The question here is: How much bandwidth does CCTV streaming use.
Is a VPS enough for 4 to 8 cameras?
For “Is a VPS enough for 4 to 8 cameras”: The catch is storage arithmetic: a 1080p H.265 camera at ~2 Mbps runs roughly 650 GB per month continuous. That is why the design questions are motion-only recording (a tenth of the bytes) and retention windows — not camera counts. A home server or NAS handles most homes; a VPS makes sense when the cameras are distributed across sites or a home connection cannot hold the uplink.
Is WebJi® an Indian company?
Yes. WebJi® is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan and has operated since 2005. Billing, support and governance all run from India.
Do you provide GST invoices?
Every purchase and renewal gets a GST invoice with our GSTIN, and hosting prices are quoted exclusive of 18% GST. Claim input credit as applicable.