Bitcoin CorevsViseron
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitcoin Core | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 90 530 | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 | +121 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 10 |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Bitcoin Core scores 86/100 against 70/100 for Viseron, so it is the safer default.
Viseron ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Bitcoin Core.
If you want the quickest setup, Viseron is easier to run; Bitcoin Core needs more configuration.
Bitcoin Core is growing faster right now (+287 stars in 30 days).
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