FrigatevsNovu
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Novu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #2 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 37 036 | 40 219 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +965 | +170 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 76/100 for Novu, so it is the safer default.
Novu ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+965 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Novu details →