frigate_plate_recognizervsViseron
Two self-hosted Video Surveillance projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| frigate_plate_recognizer | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #18 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 184 | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +122 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.4.0 · 2 Jun 2026 | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Viseron scores 70/100 against 46/100 for frigate_plate_recognizer, so it is the safer default.
Viseron ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for frigate_plate_recognizer.
Viseron is growing faster right now (+122 stars in 30 days).
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