FrigatevsSpoolman
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Spoolman | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #3 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 37 051 | 2 956 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +970 | +110 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 7 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v0.27.0 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 65/100 for Spoolman, so it is the safer default.
Frigate ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Spoolman.
If you want the quickest setup, Spoolman is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+970 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Spoolman details →