SpoolmanvsViseron
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Spoolman | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in 3D Printing | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 2 955 | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +111 | +122 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.27.0 · 25 Sept 2026 | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Viseron scores 70/100 against 65/100 for Spoolman, so it is the safer default.
Viseron ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Spoolman.
If you want the quickest setup, Spoolman is easier to run; Viseron needs more configuration.
Spoolman details →Viseron details →