EMQXvsViseron
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +114 | +122 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 10 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Erlang | Python |
Which one should you pick?
EMQX scores 78/100 against 70/100 for Viseron, so it is the safer default.
EMQX ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Viseron.
If you want the quickest setup, Viseron is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
EMQX details →Viseron details →