ViseronvsWhirl
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Viseron | Whirl | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #23 of 69 in AI Chat |
| GitHub stars | 3 670 | 510 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +121 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Viseron scores 70/100 against 52/100 for Whirl, so it is the safer default.
Viseron ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Whirl.
If you want the quickest setup, Viseron is easier to run; Whirl needs more configuration.
Viseron is growing faster right now (+121 stars in 30 days).
Viseron details →Whirl details →