FrigatevsStepifi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Stepifi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #20 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 37 042 | 247 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +971 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 2 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v2.0.0 · 31 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 41/100 for Stepifi, so it is the safer default.
Frigate ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Stepifi.
If you want the quickest setup, Stepifi is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+971 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Stepifi details →