FrigatevsThumbor
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Thumbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #2 of 13 in Image Processing |
| GitHub stars | 37 046 | 10 528 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +975 | +7 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 1 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | 7.8.0 · 30 May 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 72/100 for Thumbor, so it is the safer default.
Frigate ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Thumbor.
If you want the quickest setup, Thumbor is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+975 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Thumbor details →