# Thumbor vs Viseron

> 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 | +6 | +121 ✓ |
| 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 (+121 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Thumbor](https://selfhost.directory/project/thumbor) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/thumbor.md)
- [Viseron](https://selfhost.directory/project/viseron) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/viseron.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/thumbor-vs-viseron