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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs Hyperion

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 HY Hyperion Ambient lighting software for screens and media
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcHyperion
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoC++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 3,824
First released20182016
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud MessagingPhilips Hue Sync, Govee Immersion

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

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

Choose Hyperion if…

  • Immersive bias lighting
  • Cross-platform
Hyperion details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or Hyperion better?

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

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

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

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

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. Hyperion: yes.

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