Frigatevsmeshview
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | meshview | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #29 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 37 044 | 148 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +973 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | 3.0.9 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 48/100 for meshview, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, meshview is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+973 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →meshview details →