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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs evcc

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 EV evcc Solar-aware electric vehicle charging controller
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcevcc
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 7,054
First released20182019
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 evcc if…

  • Maximizes solar self-use
  • Wide hardware support
  • Lightweight
evcc details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or evcc better?

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

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

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

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

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. evcc: yes.

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