FrigatevsPrint Farm Manager
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Print Farm Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #17 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 37 047 | 215 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +966 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 1 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v1.0.0 · 2 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 47/100 for Print Farm Manager, so it is the safer default.
Frigate ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Print Farm Manager.
If you want the quickest setup, Print Farm Manager is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+966 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Print Farm Manager details →