FrigatevsKavita
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Kavita | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #1 of 14 in Comics |
| GitHub stars | 37 051 | 11 969 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +970 | +233 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v0.9.1.4 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 73/100 for Kavita, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Kavita is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+970 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Kavita details →