Frigate vs LHA
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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LHA
Light Home Automation application that is fully extensible using
| Feature | Frigate | LHA |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Lua |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 34,903 | ★ 13 |
| First released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Google Home | — |
Why pick each one
Choose LHA if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Lua
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Frigate or LHA better?
Neither is universally better. Frigate has the larger community, while LHA is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Frigate and LHA free and open-source?
Yes. Frigate is licensed under MIT and LHA under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Frigate and LHA with Docker?
Frigate: yes. LHA: check the project docs for container support.