Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs Domoticz

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

Not the right match-up?
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcDomoticz
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoC++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 3,791
First released20182012
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud MessagingSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

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

Choose Domoticz if…

  • Very lightweight
  • Good on Raspberry Pi
  • Stable
Domoticz details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or Domoticz better?

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

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

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

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

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. Domoticz: yes.

Related comparisons