Frigatevsryot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | ryot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #4 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 37 044 | 3 648 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +973 | +42 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 2 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v10.5.0 · 22 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 64/100 for ryot, so it is the safer default.
Frigate ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for ryot.
If you want the quickest setup, ryot is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+973 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →ryot details →