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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs Calaos

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted home automation options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FR Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc Local push notification relay for self-hosted systems VS CA Calaos Free home automation platform with touchscreen UI
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcCalaos
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoShell
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM64 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarybare-metal
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 73
First released20182013
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud MessagingLoxone

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

  • Very lightweight
  • Simple to integrate
Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc details

Choose Calaos if…

  • Polished native UIs
  • Fully self-contained
Calaos details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or Calaos better?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Calaos if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and Calaos free and open-source?

Yes. Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc is licensed under MIT and Calaos under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and Calaos with Docker?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. Calaos: check the project docs for container support.

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