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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs diyHue

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 DI diyHue Open-source emulator of the Philips Hue Bridge
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcdiyHue
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 1,813
First released20182017
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 diyHue if…

  • No physical bridge needed
  • Broad light support
diyHue details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or diyHue better?

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

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

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

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

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. diyHue: yes.

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