ViseronvsWakapi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Viseron | Wakapi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #4 of 11 in Time Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 3 670 | 4 466 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +121 | +31 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 11 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 | 2.18.2 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Viseron scores 70/100 against 64/100 for Wakapi, so it is the safer default.
Wakapi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Viseron.
If you want the quickest setup, Wakapi is easier to run; Viseron needs more configuration.
Viseron is growing faster right now (+121 stars in 30 days).
Viseron details →Wakapi details →