FrigatevsopenHAB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | openHAB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #11 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 37 036 | 1 160 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +965 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | EPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 66/100 for openHAB, so it is the safer default.
Frigate ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for openHAB.
If you want the quickest setup, openHAB is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+965 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →openHAB details →