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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs Ring-MQTT

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 RI Ring-MQTT Local MQTT bridge for Ring cameras and alarms
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcRing-MQTT
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 779
First released20182019
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud MessagingRing app

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

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

Choose Ring-MQTT if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in JavaScript
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Ring-MQTT details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or Ring-MQTT better?

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

Are Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and Ring-MQTT free and open-source?

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

Can I run Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and Ring-MQTT with Docker?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. Ring-MQTT: yes.

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