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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs Zigbee2MQTT Frontend

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 ZI Zigbee2MQTT Frontend Open Zigbee coordinator firmware for many adapters
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcZigbee2MQTT Frontend
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarysource, docker
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 561
First released20182018
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud MessagingPhilips Hue Bridge

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

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

Choose Zigbee2MQTT Frontend if…

  • Foundation of an open Zigbee stack
  • Broad hardware support
Zigbee2MQTT Frontend details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or Zigbee2MQTT Frontend better?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Zigbee2MQTT Frontend if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and Zigbee2MQTT Frontend free and open-source?

Yes. Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc is licensed under MIT and Zigbee2MQTT Frontend under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and Zigbee2MQTT Frontend with Docker?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. Zigbee2MQTT Frontend: yes.

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