Agent DVRvsOpenNVR
Two self-hosted Frigate alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Agent DVR | OpenNVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #20 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 1 626 | 183 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 |
| Latest release | — | v0.1.8 · 17 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Agent DVR scores 57/100 against 45/100 for OpenNVR, so it is the safer default.
OpenNVR ships more often: 4 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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