# OpenPLC Runtime v4 vs Viseron

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

| | OpenPLC Runtime v4 | Viseron |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 70/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #6 of 10 in IoT | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 416 | 3 670 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +122 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v4.3.1 · 13 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Viseron scores 70/100 against 52/100 for OpenPLC Runtime v4, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

- [OpenPLC Runtime v4](https://selfhost.directory/project/openplc-runtime) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openplc-runtime.md)
- [Viseron](https://selfhost.directory/project/viseron) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/viseron.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openplc-runtime-vs-viseron