# dockwatch vs Frigate

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | dockwatch | Frigate |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 84/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #20 of 44 in Container Management | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 341 | 37 046 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +965 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 ✓ | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.6.617 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Frigate scores 84/100 against 51/100 for dockwatch, so it is the safer default.

dockwatch ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.

If you want the quickest setup, dockwatch is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.

Frigate is growing faster right now (+965 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [dockwatch](https://selfhost.directory/project/dockwatch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dockwatch.md)
- [Frigate](https://selfhost.directory/project/frigate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/frigate.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dockwatch-vs-frigate