ThumborvsViseron
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Thumbor | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Image Processing | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 10 528 | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +7 | +122 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 10 |
| Latest release | 7.8.0 · 30 May 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?
Thumbor 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 1 for Thumbor.
If you want the quickest setup, Thumbor is easier to run; Viseron needs more configuration.
Viseron is growing faster right now (+122 stars in 30 days).
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