FrigatevsUmami
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Umami | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 85/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #1 of 21 in Web analytics |
| GitHub stars | 37 044 | 39 757 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +973 | +776 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 13 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v3.4.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Umami scores 85/100 against 84/100 for Frigate, so it is the safer default.
Umami ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, Umami is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate details →Umami details →