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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs OpenSprinkler

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 OP OpenSprinkler Open-source internet-connected irrigation controller
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcOpenSprinkler
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoC++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB32 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarybinary, source
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 553
First released20182012
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud MessagingRachio

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

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

Choose OpenSprinkler if…

  • Fully local operation
  • Open hardware design
OpenSprinkler details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or OpenSprinkler better?

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

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

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

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

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. OpenSprinkler: check the project docs for container support.

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