# Frigate vs upstat

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Frigate | upstat |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 ✓ | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #11 of 12 in Uptime Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 37 052 ✓ | 200 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +971 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Frigate scores 84/100 against 43/100 for upstat, so it is the safer default.

Frigate ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for upstat.

If you want the quickest setup, upstat is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.

Frigate is growing faster right now (+971 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Frigate](https://selfhost.directory/project/frigate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/frigate.md)
- [upstat](https://selfhost.directory/project/upstat) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/upstat.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/frigate-vs-upstat