FrigatevsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 37 033 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +962 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.
Windows ARM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+962 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Windows ARM details →