ViseronvsWastebin
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Viseron | Wastebin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #4 of 19 in Pastebins |
| GitHub stars | 3 670 | 880 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +121 | +20 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 11 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 | 3.9.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Viseron scores 70/100 against 56/100 for Wastebin, so it is the safer default.
Wastebin ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Viseron.
If you want the quickest setup, Wastebin is easier to run; Viseron needs more configuration.
Viseron is growing faster right now (+121 stars in 30 days).
Viseron details →Wastebin details →