PiikvsViseron
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 3 894 | 3 672 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +436 | +123 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 70/100 for Viseron, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Viseron.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; Viseron needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+436 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →Viseron details →