# netbox vs VisionState

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

| | netbox | VisionState |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 34 in Network Management | #73 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 21 784 ✓ | 177 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +187 ✓ | +46 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 20 |
| Latest release | v4.7.4 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.11.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

netbox scores 79/100 against 49/100 for VisionState, so it is the safer default.

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

netbox is growing faster right now (+187 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [netbox](https://selfhost.directory/project/netbox) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/netbox.md)
- [VisionState](https://selfhost.directory/project/visionstate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/visionstate.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/netbox-vs-visionstate