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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs Dahua2MQTT

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 DA Dahua2MQTT MQTT bridge for Dahua cameras and doorbells
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcDahua2MQTT
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 109
First released20182020
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud MessagingRing, Dahua DMSS

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

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

Choose Dahua2MQTT if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Python
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Dahua2MQTT details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or Dahua2MQTT better?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Dahua2MQTT if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and Dahua2MQTT free and open-source?

Yes. Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc is licensed under MIT and Dahua2MQTT under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and Dahua2MQTT with Docker?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. Dahua2MQTT: yes.

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