Canvas LMSvsViseron
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Canvas LMS | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Learning Management System | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 6 890 | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +49 | +121 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Viseron scores 70/100 against 68/100 for Canvas LMS, so it is the safer default.
Viseron ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Canvas LMS.
If you want the quickest setup, Viseron is easier to run; Canvas LMS needs more configuration.
Viseron is growing faster right now (+121 stars in 30 days).
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