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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs OpenVoiceOS

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 OpenVoiceOS Open-source voice AI platform and assistant
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcOpenVoiceOS
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM64 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarybare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 283
First released20182020
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud MessagingAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

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

Choose OpenVoiceOS if…

  • Privacy-respecting voice AI
  • Extensible with skills
OpenVoiceOS details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or OpenVoiceOS better?

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

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

Yes. Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc is licensed under MIT and OpenVoiceOS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

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

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

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