FrigatevsZigbee2MQTT
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frigate | Zigbee2MQTT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #5 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 37 041 | 15 762 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +970 | +102 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 15 |
| Latest release | v0.18.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | 2.14.2 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Frigate scores 84/100 against 76/100 for Zigbee2MQTT, so it is the safer default.
Zigbee2MQTT ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Frigate.
If you want the quickest setup, Zigbee2MQTT is easier to run; Frigate needs more configuration.
Frigate is growing faster right now (+970 stars in 30 days).
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