FrigatevsLaraPaper
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | LaraPaper | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #61 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 37 042 | 443 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +971 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | 0.45.1 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 51/100 for LaraPaper, so it is the safer default.
LaraPaper ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, LaraPaper is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+971 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →LaraPaper details →