Frigatevsytdlp_web_player
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | ytdlp_web_player | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #12 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 37 051 | 809 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +970 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v1.3.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 55/100 for ytdlp_web_player, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, ytdlp_web_player is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+970 stars in 30 days).
Frigate details →ytdlp_web_player details →