krokivsViseron
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| kroki | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 12 in Diagramming | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 4 387 | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 | +122 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.34.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Viseron scores 70/100 against 68/100 for kroki, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, kroki is easier to run; Viseron needs more configuration.
Viseron is growing faster right now (+122 stars in 30 days).
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