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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs LocalTuya

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 LO LocalTuya Local control of Tuya-based smart devices
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcLocalTuya
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarysource
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 1,186
First released20182020
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud MessagingTuya Smart Cloud

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

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

Choose LocalTuya if…

  • Eliminates cloud reliance
  • Faster local response
LocalTuya details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or LocalTuya better?

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

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

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

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

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

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