Frigatevsmultica
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | multica | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #10 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 37 046 | 54 158 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +965 | +2 850 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 87 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v0.7.1 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate and multica score the same (84/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
multica ships more often: 87 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, multica is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
multica is growing faster right now (+2 850 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →multica details →