FrigatevsWindsurfAPI
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | WindsurfAPI | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 30/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #122 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 37 042 | 3 110 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +971 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v3.141.592657 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | — |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 30/100 for WindsurfAPI, so it is the safer default.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+971 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →WindsurfAPI details →