# OpenNVR vs Viseron

> Two self-hosted [Frigate alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/frigate), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | OpenNVR | Viseron |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 70/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #20 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 183 | 3 670 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +122 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.1.8 · 17 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Viseron scores 70/100 against 45/100 for OpenNVR, so it is the safer default.

Viseron ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for OpenNVR.

Viseron is growing faster right now (+122 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/open-nvr-vs-viseron