Ring-MQTT vs Frigate Cards
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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Ring-MQTT
Local MQTT bridge for Ring cameras and alarms
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Frigate Cards
Advanced camera card for Home Assistant dashboards
| Feature | Ring-MQTT | Frigate Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 779 | ★ 1,117 |
| First released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Ring app | Ring app |
Why pick each one
Choose Ring-MQTT if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Frigate Cards if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Ring-MQTT or Frigate Cards better?
Frigate Cards is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Ring-MQTT if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Ring-MQTT and Frigate Cards free and open-source?
Yes. Ring-MQTT is licensed under MIT and Frigate Cards under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ring-MQTT and Frigate Cards with Docker?
Ring-MQTT: yes. Frigate Cards: check the project docs for container support.