FrigatevsUUSEC WAF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | UUSEC WAF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #2 of 3 in Web Application Firewall |
| GitHub stars | 37 033 | 1 718 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +962 | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 9 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v7.2.6 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | Python | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 59/100 for UUSEC WAF, so it is the safer default.
UUSEC WAF ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, UUSEC WAF is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+962 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →UUSEC WAF details →