Frigatevsydl_api_ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | ydl_api_ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #33 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 37 052 | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +971 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 46/100 for ydl_api_ng, so it is the safer default.
Frigate ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ydl_api_ng.
If you want the quickest setup, ydl_api_ng is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+971 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →ydl_api_ng details →