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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs Zigbee2MQTT

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 ZI Zigbee2MQTT Bridge Zigbee devices to MQTT without vendor hubs
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcZigbee2MQTT
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 15,477
First released20182018
ReplacesPushover, Firebase Cloud MessagingSmartThings

Why pick each one

Choose Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc if…

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

Choose Zigbee2MQTT if…

  • Frees devices from vendor hubs
  • Wide device support
  • Local control
Zigbee2MQTT details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or Zigbee2MQTT better?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Zigbee2MQTT if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and Zigbee2MQTT free and open-source?

Yes. Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc is licensed under MIT and Zigbee2MQTT under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and Zigbee2MQTT with Docker?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. Zigbee2MQTT: yes.

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