Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
Winner: Frigate Nvr
Frigate NVR clearly comes out ahead of Shinobi Video on Staquest's weighted six-dimension score. Both offer a free tier. Shinobi Video's paid plans start at $14.58/mo.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | ai tool | ai tool |
| Company | Frigate | Shinobi Systems |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Learning Curve | - | - |
| Integration | - | - |
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| GitHub Stars | - | - |
| Industries | DesignMarketingCybersecurity & InfoSecAI & Machine LearningSaaS & Cloud | DesignMarketing |
| Categories | ai-video | ai-video |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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| Feature | frigate-nvr | shinobi-video |
|---|---|---|
| Access To Frigate+ Custom Ai Models | ||
| 20 Cameras | ||
| Ai-Suggested Labels For Uploads | ||
| Larger Operations | ||
| Face And License Plate Recognition | ||
| Maintenance | ||
| Home Assistant Integration | ||
| Non-Commercial Use | ||
| Local Video Recording And Playback | ||
| Software Updates | ||
| No Cloud Dependencies | ||
| Specific Business Requirements | ||
| Real-Time Local Ai Object Detection | ||
| Up To 100 Cameras | ||
| Support For Open Source Development | ||
| Up To 12 Fine-Tuned Models Per Year |
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On Staquest's weighted six-dimension scoring, Frigate NVR comes out ahead overall, though Shinobi Video can be the better fit depending on your priorities — see the dimension-by-dimension breakdown above.
Both Frigate NVR and Shinobi Video offer a free tier.
Frigate NVR scores higher on pricing value in Staquest's analysis. It is the highest-weighted dimension in this comparison.
