Frigatevssentora-core
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | sentora-core | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #8 of 10 in Control Panel |
| GitHub stars | 37 044 | 676 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +973 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 49/100 for sentora-core, so it is the safer default.
Frigate ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sentora-core.
If you want the quickest setup, sentora-core is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+973 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →sentora-core details →