ViseronvsWeechat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Viseron | Weechat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #8 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 3 670 | 3 418 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +121 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 12 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 | v4.10.1 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Viseron and Weechat score the same (70/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Weechat ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Viseron.
Viseron is growing faster right now (+121 stars in 30 days).
Viseron details →Weechat details →