FrigatevsTorollo
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Torollo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #15 of 30 in Education |
| GitHub stars | 37 046 | 449 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +965 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v1.2.5 · 10 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 47/100 for Torollo, so it is the safer default.
Torollo ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, Torollo is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+965 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Torollo details →