pikvmvsViseron
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| pikvm | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in Remote Access | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 10 424 | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +71 | +122 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | — | Python |
Which one should you pick?
pikvm scores 72/100 against 70/100 for Viseron, so it is the safer default.
Viseron ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for pikvm.
If you want the quickest setup, Viseron is easier to run; pikvm needs more configuration.
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