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Frigate vs ZoneMinder
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| Fact | Frigate | ZoneMinder |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 36k | 5.9k |
| Latest | v0.18.0 | 1.38.6 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 53 days between releases | about 66 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 27 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Blue Iris. Alternatives to Blue Iris →
Full replacementFrigateRecording and object detection on a Coral, GPU or CPU, reviewed in a web UI; runs on Linux in a container rather than on Windows.
Full replacementZoneMinderRecords and monitors IP and analog cameras with motion detection, zones and a web console.
Frigate
Frigate
✓ signed The latest release, v0.18.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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ZoneMinder
unsigned The latest release, 1.38.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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