Frigate vs Grott Growatt Monitor
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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Grott Growatt Monitor
Local monitoring proxy for Growatt solar inverters
| Feature | Frigate | Grott Growatt Monitor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 34,903 | ★ 532 |
| First released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Home | Growatt ShinePhone |
Why pick each one
Choose Grott Growatt Monitor if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Frigate or Grott Growatt Monitor better?
Neither is universally better. Frigate has the larger community, while Grott Growatt Monitor is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Frigate and Grott Growatt Monitor free and open-source?
Yes. Frigate is licensed under MIT and Grott Growatt Monitor under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Frigate and Grott Growatt Monitor with Docker?
Frigate: yes. Grott Growatt Monitor: yes.