Frigatevsfrigate_plate_recognizer
Two self-hosted Video Surveillance projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | frigate_plate_recognizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #18 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 37 036 | 184 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +965 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 9 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v2.4.0 · 2 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 46/100 for frigate_plate_recognizer, so it is the safer default.
frigate_plate_recognizer ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, frigate_plate_recognizer is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+965 stars in 30 days).
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