FrigatevsWeechat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Weechat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #8 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 37 047 | 3 418 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +966 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v4.10.1 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 70/100 for Weechat, so it is the safer default.
Weechat ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, Weechat is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+966 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Weechat details →