FrigatevsOpenFan Controller
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | OpenFan Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #63 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 37 033 | 321 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +962 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | 2026-10-09 · 9 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | CSS |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 50/100 for OpenFan Controller, so it is the safer default.
Frigate ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenFan Controller.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenFan Controller is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+962 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →OpenFan Controller details →