# NetworkOptimizer vs Viseron

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

| | NetworkOptimizer | Viseron |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 70/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 1 213 | 3 670 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +121 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.10.3 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C# | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Viseron scores 70/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.

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

Viseron is growing faster right now (+121 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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