Agent DVRvsclearcam
Two self-hosted Frigate alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Agent DVR | clearcam | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #12 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 1 626 | 2 103 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | 0.2.8 · 31 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Agent DVR scores 57/100 against 51/100 for clearcam, so it is the safer default.
clearcam ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Agent DVR.
Agent DVR is growing faster right now (+2 stars in 30 days).
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