Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Video Surveillance Software

Angelcam vs Frigate

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Angelcam #4 in Video Surveillance Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 21-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Angelcam
Frigate #8 in Video Surveillance Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Frigate

Angelcam leads on 0 checks, Frigate on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAngelcam · 8.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Angelcam
  • Most featuresAngelcam · 1 of 1

Angelcam scores higher on our rubric for video surveillance software: 8.3 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Angelcam is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing cloud video monitoring. Frigate is the better fit for DIY users wanting open-source local AI detection.

  • Angelcam fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing cloud video monitoring

  • Frigate fits best

    DIY users wanting open-source local AI detection

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature Angelcam 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Frigate 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.8
Ranking #4 in Video Surveillance Software #8 in Video Surveillance Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing cloud video monitoring DIY users wanting open-source local AI detection
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $36/yr $50/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 21 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, macOS Web
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Docs, Community
Integrations 200+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Angelcam 1/1 · Frigate 0/1
RTSP/ONVIF support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Cloud Not checked yet
Camera limit 10 cameras Not checked yet
Video retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
AI analytics None Not checked yet
Alert channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Monitors live feeds, camera health, and offline alerts in web and mobile apps
  • Offers multicamera views, video walls, cloud recording, and alarm verification
  • Connects through RTSP, H.264, ONVIF, API, and webhooks
  • Runs real-time AI object detection locally on user-controlled hardware
  • Zones, masks, and object-based retention refine alerts and recordings
  • Connects with Home Assistant, MQTT, HomeKit, and an HTTP API
Cons
  • Cloud-first focus may not suit teams seeking a broader VMS feature set
  • AI analytics are not included
  • Essentials account pricing is separate from recording and broadcasting add-ons
  • Requires self-hosting on user-controlled hardware
  • Support is centered on documentation and the community
  • Frigate+ model access costs $50 per year
Our verdict

Angelcam is a cloud platform for managing security cameras, DVRs, and NVRs, aimed at homes and organizations that want browser or mobile access to video. It supports live monitoring, cloud recording, multicamera views, camera health…

Read the review →

Frigate is an open-source, self-hosted network video recorder for IP cameras, designed with Home Assistant in mind. It suits solo and small-scale DIY users who want video processed locally rather than through a hosted surveillance service.…

Read the review →
  1. AngelcamVideo Surveillance Software 8.3Free plan · 21-day trial
  2. FrigateVideo Surveillance Software 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Angelcam — where it wins

    • Monitors live feeds, camera health, and offline alerts in web and mobile apps
    • Offers multicamera views, video walls, cloud recording, and alarm verification
    • Connects through RTSP, H.264, ONVIF, API, and webhooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud-first focus may not suit teams seeking a broader VMS feature set
    • AI analytics are not included
    • Essentials account pricing is separate from recording and broadcasting add-ons

  • Frigate — where it wins

    • Runs real-time AI object detection locally on user-controlled hardware
    • Zones, masks, and object-based retention refine alerts and recordings
    • Connects with Home Assistant, MQTT, HomeKit, and an HTTP API

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires self-hosting on user-controlled hardware
    • Support is centered on documentation and the community
    • Frigate+ model access costs $50 per year
  • Angelcam8.3/10 · Free plan · 21-day trial

    A cloud-first camera platform with a free broadcasting tier and paid plans from $4 per month.

    Visit AngelcamFull verdict →
  • Frigate7.8/10 · Free plan

    A self-hosted NVR for local object detection, with Frigate+ models as an optional paid add-on.

    Visit FrigateFull verdict →

More comparisons

All video surveillance software comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update