FrigatevsPayload CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Payload CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #2 of 13 in Headless CMS |
| GitHub stars | 37 033 | 45 557 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +962 | +645 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 20 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v3.92.1 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 83/100 for Payload CMS, so it is the safer default.
Payload CMS ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, Payload CMS is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate details →Payload CMS details →