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Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc vs Zwave-JS 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 ZW Zwave-JS Server Small server wrapping the Z-Wave JS driver over WebSocket
FeatureFrigate NVR Companion go2rtcZwave-JS Server
CategoryHome AutomationHome Automation
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 15,668★ 162
First released20182021
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 Zwave-JS Server if…

  • Decouples driver from clients
  • Reliable
Zwave-JS Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc or Zwave-JS Server better?

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

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

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

Can I run Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc and Zwave-JS Server with Docker?

Frigate NVR Companion go2rtc: yes. Zwave-JS Server: yes.

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