FrigatevsOrca
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Orca | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 91/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #1 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 37 031 | 108 642 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +960 | +8 735 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 15 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v1.4.243 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Orca scores 91/100 against 84/100 for Frigate, so it is the safer default.
Orca ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, Orca is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Orca is growing faster right now (+8 735 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Orca details →