Home Assistant vs Frigate
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Home Assistant
:house_with_garden: Open source home automation that puts local control and privacy first.
| Home Assistant | Frigate | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | โ 91.1k | โ 36.1k |
| Language | Python | Python |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Last updated | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-23 |
| Usage | ๐ณ Self-hosted | ๐ณ Self-hosted |
| Platforms | โ | โ |
| Category | Hardware & IoT | Hardware & IoT |
How to choose
- They support exactly the same usage modes; the difference is in ecosystem and implementation details.
- Home Assistant has a clearly larger community (91.1k vs 36.1k), so answers, plugins and tutorials are easier to find.
- Different licenses (Apache-2.0 vs MIT) โ check the terms before commercial use.