# HiClaw vs Viseron

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | HiClaw | Viseron |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 70/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #32 of 209 in AI Agents | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 5 885 ✓ | 3 667 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +222 ✓ | +119 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.2.5 · 16 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Viseron scores 70/100 against 67/100 for HiClaw, so it is the safer default.

HiClaw ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Viseron.

If you want the quickest setup, HiClaw is easier to run; Viseron needs more configuration.

## Details

- [HiClaw](https://selfhost.directory/project/hiclaw) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hiclaw.md)
- [Viseron](https://selfhost.directory/project/viseron) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/viseron.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hiclaw-vs-viseron