# Frigate vs LXD

> 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).

## Details

- [Frigate](https://selfhost.directory/project/frigate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/frigate.md)
- [LXD](https://selfhost.directory/project/lxd) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lxd.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/frigate-vs-lxd