Frigate vs Dahua2MQTT
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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Frigate
Local NVR with real-time AI object detection
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Dahua2MQTT
MQTT bridge for Dahua cameras and doorbells
| Feature | Frigate | Dahua2MQTT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 34,903 | ★ 109 |
| First released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Home | Ring, Dahua DMSS |
Why pick each one
Choose Dahua2MQTT if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Frigate or Dahua2MQTT better?
Neither is universally better. Frigate has the larger community, while Dahua2MQTT is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Frigate and Dahua2MQTT free and open-source?
Yes. Frigate is licensed under MIT and Dahua2MQTT under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Frigate and Dahua2MQTT with Docker?
Frigate: yes. Dahua2MQTT: yes.