Argo CDvsFrigate
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Argo CD | Frigate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in CI/CD | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 24 497 | 37 036 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +272 | +965 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 8 |
| Latest release | v3.3.18 · 22 Oct 2026 | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 81/100 for Argo CD, so it is the safer default.
Argo CD ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, Argo CD is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+965 stars in 30 days).
Argo CD details →Frigate details →