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frigate vs ByteChef
frigate has 37,160 GitHub stars, 3,782 forks, 95 open issues and last shipped yesterday. ByteChef has 1,053 stars, 178 forks, 455 open issues and last shipped yesterday. frigate leads on adoption by 3,429% (37,160 vs 1,053 stars). frigate is written in Python under MIT; ByteChef is written in Java under a custom or non-standard licence. frigate has attracted 10% as many forks as stars, ByteChef 17%. ByteChef was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (ai), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| frigate | ByteChef | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 37K | ★ 1.1K |
| License | MIT | Custom / other |
| Written in | Python | Java |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 3.8K | ⑂ 178 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick frigate if
- You weight community size — 37K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick ByteChef if
- You want the ByteChef feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- You evaluated both and ByteChef fits your workflow better
About frigate
Frigate NVR™ Realtime Object Detection for IP Cameras \[English\] 简体中文 A complete and local NVR designed for Home Assistant with AI object detection. Uses OpenCV and Tensorflow to perform realtime object detection locally for IP cameras. Use of a GPU or AI accelerator is highly recommended. AI accelerators will outperform even the best CPUs with very little overhead. See Frigate's supported object detectors. Tight integration with Home Assistant via a custom component Designed to minimize resource use and maximize performance by only looking for objects when and where it is necessary Leverages multiprocessing…
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About ByteChef
The open source platform that unifies AI agent orchestration and workflow automation Autonomy and precision — in one platform. Documentation · Live Demo · Discord · Connect on X · Roadmap [//]: ( ) [//]: ( About ByteChef) [//]: () [//]: (ByteChef is an open source platform for AI agents, workflow automation, and API integration.) [//]: () [//]: (Instead of using separate tools for AI agents and automated workflows, ByteChef brings both into a single platform with one orchestration layer, centralized management, and enterprise grade security.) [//]: () [//]: (Built for modern enterprises, ByteChef can run in…
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Frequently asked questions
Is frigate or ByteChef more popular?
frigate has 37,160 GitHub stars and ByteChef has 1,053. frigate has the larger community by that measure.
Are frigate and ByteChef free?
Both are open source. frigate is licensed under MIT, and ByteChef has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between frigate and ByteChef?
frigate is written in Python and ByteChef in Java. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, frigate or ByteChef?
Choose frigate if you want the larger community (37,160 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose ByteChef if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.