FrigatevsWinter CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Winter CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #16 of 42 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 37 046 | 1 522 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +965 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 7 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v1.2.14 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 62/100 for Winter CMS, so it is the safer default.
Frigate ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Winter CMS.
If you want the quickest setup, Winter CMS is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+965 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Winter CMS details →