Semaphore UIvsViseron
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Semaphore UI | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 166 in Developer Tools | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 14 334 | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +151 | +122 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.18.31 · 7 Oct 2026 | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Semaphore UI scores 73/100 against 70/100 for Viseron, so it is the safer default.
Semaphore UI ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Viseron.
If you want the quickest setup, Semaphore UI is easier to run; Viseron needs more configuration.
Semaphore UI details →Viseron details →