# Frigate vs Piik

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Frigate | Piik |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 37 063 ✓ | 3 894 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +982 ✓ | +436 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 14 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Frigate scores 84/100 against 73/100 for Piik, so it is the safer default.

Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.

If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.

Frigate is growing faster right now (+982 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Frigate](https://selfhost.directory/project/frigate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/frigate.md)
- [Piik](https://selfhost.directory/project/piik) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/piik.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/frigate-vs-piik