Frigate vs Tasmota
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Tasmota
Alternative firmware for ESP8266 and ESP32 based devices with easy configuration using webUI, OTA updates, automation using timers or rules, expandability and entirely local control over MQTT, HTTP, Serial or KNX. Full documentation at
| Frigate | Tasmota | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 36.1k | ★ 24.8k |
| Language | Python | C |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-22 |
| Usage | 🐳 Self-hosted | ⌨️ CLI |
| Platforms | — | — |
| Category | Hardware & IoT | Hardware & IoT |
How to choose
- Only Frigate supports self-hosting.
- Only Tasmota supports CLI use.
- Both have comparable traction, so pick based on features and day-to-day experience.
- Frigate was updated more recently (2026-09-23).
- Different licenses (MIT vs GPL-3.0) — check the terms before commercial use.