Frigatevsworklenz
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | worklenz | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #12 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 37 052 | 3 284 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +971 | +102 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v3.3.1 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 63/100 for worklenz, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, worklenz is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+971 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →worklenz details →