# imgproxy vs Viseron

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

| | imgproxy | Viseron |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Image Processing | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 11 161 ✓ | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +69 | +122 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v4.0.20 · 26 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?

imgproxy scores 72/100 against 70/100 for Viseron, so it is the safer default.

imgproxy ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Viseron.

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

## Details

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

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