Frigate vs Homarr
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Frigate
Open-source NVR with real-time AI object detection
4.7
Editorial RatingH
Homarr
Open-source homelab dashboard with service integration
4.4
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.7
vs4.4
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
free
vsfree
Feature
Frigate
Homarr
AI object detection
Home Assistant integration
Multi-camera support
24/7 recording
Zone detection
Hardware acceleration
Service dashboard
Docker integration
Health monitoring
Custom widgets
Drag-and-drop layout
Search integration
Frigate Pros
- AI detection dramatically reduces false alerts compared to motion-only systems
- Complete Home Assistant integration for smart home automations
- All video processing happens locally with no cloud dependency
- Google Coral TPU support for efficient real-time detection
- Replaces Ring and Nest with zero subscription costs
- Active development with strong community
Frigate Cons
- Requires Google Coral TPU for optimal performance
- Hardware requirements scale with number of cameras
- Initial setup and camera configuration is complex
- Storage requirements for 24/7 recording are significant
- Learning curve for zone and detection tuning
- Coral TPU can be difficult to source
Homarr Pros
- Beautiful dashboard for self-hosted services
- Docker container auto-discovery
- Active development
- Easy drag-and-drop customization
- Growing integration list
Homarr Cons
- Newer project still maturing
- Some integrations limited
- Mobile experience could be better
- Resource usage higher than simpler dashboards like Homer