FrigatevsLXC
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | LXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #1 of 2 in Containers |
| GitHub stars | 37 033 | 5 288 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +962 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 2 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 70/100 for LXC, so it is the safer default.
Frigate ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+962 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →LXC details →