FrigatevsLXD
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | LXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #3 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 37 027 | 4 841 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +956 | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 18 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | lxd-6.10.0 · 17 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 70/100 for LXD, so it is the safer default.
LXD ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, LXD is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+956 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →LXD details →