FrigatevsLibation
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Libation | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 37 047 | 6 376 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +966 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 33 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 68/100 for Libation, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, Libation is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+966 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Libation details →