FrigatevsOmniRoute
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | OmniRoute | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #4 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 37 031 | 82 107 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +960 | +3 091 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | radar-export-latest · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OmniRoute scores 88/100 against 84/100 for Frigate, so it is the safer default.
OmniRoute ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, OmniRoute is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
OmniRoute is growing faster right now (+3 091 stars in 30 days).
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