# Frigate vs Warpgate

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

| | Frigate | Warpgate |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #11 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 37 033 ✓ | 8 159 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +962 ✓ | +199 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 33 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v0.30.2 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Frigate scores 84/100 against 75/100 for Warpgate, so it is the safer default.

Warpgate ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.

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

Frigate is growing faster right now (+962 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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