FrigatevsWakapi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Wakapi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #4 of 11 in Time Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 37 051 | 4 466 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +970 | +31 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | 2.18.2 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 64/100 for Wakapi, so it is the safer default.
Wakapi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, Wakapi is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+970 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Wakapi details →