# Frigate vs Winter 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 | 37 047 ✓ | 1 522 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +966 ✓ | +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 (+966 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Frigate](https://selfhost.directory/project/frigate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/frigate.md)
- [Winter CMS](https://selfhost.directory/project/winter-cms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/winter-cms.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/frigate-vs-winter-cms