CameraFTP alternative. Self-hosted, one-time payment
CameraFTP works, until the monthly bill arrives. If you already have a server and a camera that uploads via FTP, you're paying for something you could self-host for $29, once.
Lunetta versus CameraFTP
Lunetta | CameraFTP | |
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Pricing | $29 one-time | Monthly subscription |
Footage storage | Your own server | Their cloud servers |
Privacy | Never leaves your machine | Video sent to third party |
Camera limit | Unlimited | Per plan |
User accounts | Unlimited | Per plan |
Telegram alerts | Yes (your bot token) | No |
What Lunetta actually does
Lunetta is a self-hosted PHP app that watches your FTP folder, indexes new footage automatically, and gives you a clean web dashboard to browse it from any device.
Thumbnail grid
Every event as a thumbnail, no more clicking through raw FTP files. Filter by camera, date, or label.
Telegram notifications
Get an instant Telegram message with a photo or video clip when new footage is detected.
Works with your camera
Reolink, Hikvision, Dahua, Foscam, Axis, Amcrest, and more. If it uploads via FTP, Lunetta reads it.
Your server, your data
Install on any shared hosting with PHP 8.1+. No Docker. No NAS. No monthly bill.
One-time payment, no subscription.
Buy Lunetta-
Unlimited cameras
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Unlimited users
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100% self-hosted
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Easy installation
30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
Questions about switching
Why switch from CameraFTP?
CameraFTP charges a monthly subscription that grows as you add cameras. Lunetta is $29 once: unlimited cameras, unlimited users, no recurring fees.
Will my camera work with Lunetta?
If your camera already uploads to CameraFTP via FTP, it will work with Lunetta without any camera-side changes. Just point the FTP destination to your own server.
What happens to my existing footage?
Lunetta scans your footage folder on first run and indexes everything it finds. No footage is lost in the switch.
Do I need a dedicated server?
No. Lunetta runs on standard shared hosting with PHP 8.1+. Any web host that supports PHP works.
Is there a trial?
No trial, but there's a 30-day money-back guarantee. Not happy? Contact us and we'll refund you instantly.