- GitHub stars
- 36,540
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- v0.18.0
12 September 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Python, Node.js
Commits per month, last 12 months
1,471 commits
Replaces
Paid products Frigate can stand in for.
How to self-host Frigate
Frigate runs on Docker, Python and Node.js. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Frigate free?
Yes. Frigate is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Frigate?
Yes. Frigate runs on Docker, Python and Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Frigate replace?
People use Frigate instead of Arlo, Google Nest Aware or Ring.
Is Frigate still maintained?
The last change to Frigate's code was on 12 October 2026, with 1471 commits in the last 12 months.
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