EncorevsFrigate
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | Frigate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 12 649 | 37 036 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +164 | +965 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 8 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 72/100 for Encore, so it is the safer default.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+965 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →Frigate details →