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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs TinyTuya Server

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 TI TinyTuya Server Local control library and server for Tuya devices
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcTinyTuya Server
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarybare-metal, docker
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 1,697
First released20182020
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud MessagingTuya Smart app

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

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

Choose TinyTuya Server if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.7k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Python
TinyTuya Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or TinyTuya Server better?

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

Are Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and TinyTuya Server free and open-source?

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

Can I run Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and TinyTuya Server with Docker?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. TinyTuya Server: yes.

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