Frigatevsmagic-frame
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | magic-frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #58 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 37 036 | 511 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +965 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 21 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v1.5.10 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 52/100 for magic-frame, so it is the safer default.
magic-frame ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, magic-frame is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+965 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →magic-frame details →