Agent DVRvsViseron
Two self-hosted Frigate alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Agent DVR | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 1 626 | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +122 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Viseron scores 70/100 against 57/100 for Agent DVR, so it is the safer default.
Viseron ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Agent DVR.
Viseron is growing faster right now (+122 stars in 30 days).
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