Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs SIP Irrigation Control

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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FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcSIP Irrigation Control
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarybare-metal
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 419
First released20182019
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud Messaging

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

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

Choose SIP Irrigation Control if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Written in Python
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
SIP Irrigation Control details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or SIP Irrigation Control better?

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

Are Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and SIP Irrigation Control free and open-source?

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

Can I run Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and SIP Irrigation Control with Docker?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. SIP Irrigation Control: check the project docs for container support.

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