# go2rtc vs magic-frame

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | go2rtc | magic-frame |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 54 in Media Streaming | #58 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 14 524 ✓ | 511 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +278 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 21 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.9.15 · 25 Oct 2026 | v1.5.10 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

go2rtc scores 74/100 against 52/100 for magic-frame, so it is the safer default.

magic-frame ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for go2rtc.

If you want the quickest setup, go2rtc is easier to run; magic-frame needs more configuration.

go2rtc is growing faster right now (+278 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [go2rtc](https://selfhost.directory/project/go2rtc) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/go2rtc.md)
- [magic-frame](https://selfhost.directory/project/magic-frame) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/magic-frame.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/go2rtc-vs-magic-frame