frigate_plate_recognizervsgo2rtc
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| frigate_plate_recognizer | go2rtc | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #18 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #4 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 184 | 14 520 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +274 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 5 |
| Latest release | v2.4.0 · 2 Jun 2026 | v1.9.15 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
go2rtc scores 74/100 against 46/100 for frigate_plate_recognizer, so it is the safer default.
frigate_plate_recognizer ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for go2rtc.
If you want the quickest setup, go2rtc is easier to run; frigate_plate_recognizer needs more configuration.
go2rtc is growing faster right now (+274 stars in 30 days).
frigate_plate_recognizer details →go2rtc details →