PostHogvsViseron
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PostHog | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in Analytics | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 40 499 | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +580 | +121 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3506 | 10 |
| Latest release | agent-skills-v0.3896.0 · 29 Oct 2026 | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PostHog scores 81/100 against 70/100 for Viseron, so it is the safer default.
PostHog ships more often: 3506 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Viseron.
If you want the quickest setup, Viseron is easier to run; PostHog needs more configuration.
PostHog is growing faster right now (+580 stars in 30 days).
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