Frigate NVR vs Scrypted
Two modern local-AI NVRs. Frigate is fully open source (MIT), detection-first and Home Assistant-centric. Scrypted is open-core with a paid NVR plugin and broad smart-home platform support.
Head to head
| Criterion | Frigate NVR | Scrypted |
|---|---|---|
| Open source (auditable code) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self-hosted (runs on your hardware) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works without a mandatory vendor account | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works with any ONVIF/RTSP camera (no hardware lock-in) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in facial recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| Encrypts stored footage at rest | ✗ | — |
| Remote access without a vendor cloud | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web + desktop + mobile apps | ✗ | ✓ |
Choose Frigate NVR
Choose Frigate for fully open-source and free operation, top-tier raw local object detection, and Home Assistant integration.
Choose Scrypted
Choose Scrypted if you want HomeKit/Google/Alexa integration, cross-platform apps and AI search, and don't mind paying for the NVR recording plugin.
Bottom line
Frigate for free, open detection; Scrypted for polished smart-home and apps at the cost of a paid recording tier.
Full reviews:Frigate NVR ·Scrypted
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