FrigatevsXibo CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Xibo CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #2 of 7 in Digital Signage |
| GitHub stars | 37 041 | 517 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +970 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 7 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | 4.5.5 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 59/100 for Xibo CMS, so it is the safer default.
Frigate ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Xibo CMS.
If you want the quickest setup, Xibo CMS is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+970 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →Xibo CMS details →