# Viseron vs Wakapi

> 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).

## Details

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

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