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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs Scrypted

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 SC Scrypted High-performance smart home and camera platform
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcScrypted
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 5,839
First released20182021
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud MessagingGoogle Home

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

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

Choose Scrypted if…

  • Excellent camera integration
  • Cross-ecosystem
  • Fast
Scrypted details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or Scrypted better?

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

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

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

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

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. Scrypted: yes.

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